HSL(231, 48%, 42%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,48%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 48%, 42%) | color: hsl(231, 48%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #38479F | color: #38479F | |
| RGB | rgb(56, 71, 159) | color: rgb(56, 71, 159) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(65%, 55%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 65%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 22% 38%) | color: hwb(231 22% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.437 0.143 271.87) | color: oklch(0.437 0.143 271.87) | |
| Lab | lab(33.67 23.06 -49.75) | color: lab(33.67 23.06 -49.75) | |
| LCH | lch(33.67 54.83 294.87) | color: lch(33.67 54.83 294.87) |
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)
#3E3F8A — rgb(62, 63, 138)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3E3D85 — rgb(62, 61, 133)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#397975 — rgb(57, 121, 117)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 48%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(231, 48%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 48%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 48%, 62%), hsl(231, 48%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 48%, 42%), hsl(231, 48%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #38479F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,48%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 48%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 48%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 48%, 42%)?
HEX: #38479F | RGB: rgb(56, 71, 159) | CMYK: 65%, 55%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 231°, 65%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #38479F?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 48%, 42%). 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, 48%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 48%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #38479F; — As RGB: color: rgb(56, 71, 159); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,48%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 48%, 42%);