HSL(231, 52%, 45%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,52%,45%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 52%, 45%) | color: hsl(231, 52%, 45%) | |
| HEX | #3749AE | color: #3749AE | |
| RGB | rgb(55, 73, 174) | color: rgb(55, 73, 174) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 58%, 0%, 32%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 68%, 68%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 22% 32%) | color: hwb(231 22% 32%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4524 0.1617 270.84) | color: oklch(0.4524 0.1617 270.84) | |
| Lab | lab(35.27 27.01 -56.14) | color: lab(35.27 27.01 -56.14) | |
| LCH | lch(35.27 62.3 295.69) | color: lch(35.27 62.3 295.69) |
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)
#3F3F96 — rgb(63, 63, 150)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3E3C90 — rgb(62, 60, 144)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#38827E — rgb(56, 130, 126)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 52%, 45%);
text
color: hsl(231, 52%, 45%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 52%, 45%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 52%, 65%), hsl(231, 52%, 45%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 52%, 45%), hsl(231, 52%, 25%))
hex
background-color: #3749AE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,52%,45%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 52%, 45%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 52%, 45%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 52%, 45%)?
HEX: #3749AE | RGB: rgb(55, 73, 174) | CMYK: 68%, 58%, 0%, 32% | HSV: 231°, 68%, 68%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3749AE?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 52%, 45%). 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, 52%, 45%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 52%, 45%); — As HEX: color: #3749AE; — As RGB: color: rgb(55, 73, 174); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,52%,45%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 52%, 45%);