HSL(231, 42%, 39%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,42%,39%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 42%, 39%) | color: hsl(231, 42%, 39%) | |
| HEX | #3A468D | color: #3A468D | |
| RGB | rgb(58, 70, 141) | color: rgb(58, 70, 141) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(59%, 50%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 59%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 23% 45%) | color: hwb(231 23% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4227 0.1175 273.14) | color: oklch(0.4227 0.1175 273.14) | |
| Lab | lab(32.26 17.66 -41.06) | color: lab(32.26 17.66 -41.06) | |
| LCH | lch(32.26 44.7 293.27) | color: lch(32.26 44.7 293.27) |
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)
#3F3F7C — rgb(63, 63, 124)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3F3E78 — rgb(63, 62, 120)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3B6E6B — rgb(59, 110, 107)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 42%, 39%);
text
color: hsl(231, 42%, 39%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 42%, 39%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 42%, 59%), hsl(231, 42%, 39%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 42%, 39%), hsl(231, 42%, 19%))
hex
background-color: #3A468D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,42%,39%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 42%, 39%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 42%, 39%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 42%, 39%)?
HEX: #3A468D | RGB: rgb(58, 70, 141) | CMYK: 59%, 50%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 231°, 59%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3A468D?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 42%, 39%). 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, 42%, 39%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 42%, 39%); — As HEX: color: #3A468D; — As RGB: color: rgb(58, 70, 141); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,42%,39%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 42%, 39%);