HSL(230, 78%, 55%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(230,78%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(230, 78%, 55%) | color: hsl(230, 78%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #3351E6 | color: #3351E6 | |
| RGB | rgb(51, 81, 230) | color: rgb(51, 81, 230) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(78%, 65%, 0%, 10%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 78%, 90%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 20% 10%) | color: hwb(230 20% 10%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5137 0.2263 268.03) | color: oklch(0.5137 0.2263 268.03) | |
| Lab | lab(41.69 41.56 -78.14) | color: lab(41.69 41.56 -78.14) | |
| LCH | lch(41.69 88.5 298.01) | color: lch(41.69 88.5 298.01) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#4040C2 — rgb(64, 64, 194)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3E3CB9 — rgb(62, 60, 185)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#35A59F — rgb(53, 165, 159)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(230, 78%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(230, 78%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(230, 78%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 78%, 75%), hsl(230, 78%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 78%, 55%), hsl(230, 78%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #3351E6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(230,78%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(230, 78%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(230, 78%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(230, 78%, 55%)?
HEX: #3351E6 | RGB: rgb(51, 81, 230) | CMYK: 78%, 65%, 0%, 10% | HSV: 230°, 78%, 90%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3351E6?
The complementary color is HSL(50, 78%, 55%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 230°, 350°, and 110°. For analogous combinations, try hues 200° and 260°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(230, 78%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(230, 78%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #3351E6; — As RGB: color: rgb(51, 81, 230); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(230,78%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(230, 78%, 55%);