HSL(231, 36%, 49%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,36%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 36%, 49%) | color: hsl(231, 36%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #505DAA | color: #505DAA | |
| RGB | rgb(80, 93, 170) | color: rgb(80, 93, 170) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(53%, 45%, 0%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 53%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 31% 33%) | color: hwb(231 31% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5057 0.1225 273.99) | color: oklch(0.5057 0.1225 273.99) | |
| Lab | lab(41.9 17.45 -43) | color: lab(41.9 17.45 -43) | |
| LCH | lch(41.9 46.41 292.09) | color: lch(41.9 46.41 292.09) |
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)
#565697 — rgb(86, 86, 151)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#555493 — rgb(85, 84, 147)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#518985 — rgb(81, 137, 133)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 36%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(231, 36%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 36%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 36%, 69%), hsl(231, 36%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 36%, 49%), hsl(231, 36%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #505DAA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,36%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 36%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 36%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 36%, 49%)?
HEX: #505DAA | RGB: rgb(80, 93, 170) | CMYK: 53%, 45%, 0%, 33% | HSV: 231°, 53%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #505DAA?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 36%, 49%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 231°, 351°, and 111°. For analogous combinations, try hues 201° and 261°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(231, 36%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 36%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #505DAA; — As RGB: color: rgb(80, 93, 170); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,36%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 36%, 49%);