HSL(231, 52%, 48%)
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%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 52%, 48%) | color: hsl(231, 52%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #3B4EBA | color: #3B4EBA | |
| RGB | rgb(59, 78, 186) | color: rgb(59, 78, 186) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 58%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 68%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 23% 27%) | color: hwb(231 23% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4741 0.1707 270.85) | color: oklch(0.4741 0.1707 270.85) | |
| Lab | lab(37.7 28.67 -59.26) | color: lab(37.7 28.67 -59.26) | |
| LCH | lch(37.7 65.83 295.82) | color: lch(37.7 65.83 295.82) |
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)
#4343A0 — rgb(67, 67, 160)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#42419A — rgb(66, 65, 154)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3C8B87 — rgb(60, 139, 135)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 52%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(231, 52%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 52%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 52%, 68%), hsl(231, 52%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 52%, 48%), hsl(231, 52%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #3B4EBA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,52%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 52%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 52%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 52%, 48%)?
HEX: #3B4EBA | RGB: rgb(59, 78, 186) | CMYK: 68%, 58%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 231°, 68%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3B4EBA?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 52%, 48%). 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%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 52%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #3B4EBA; — As RGB: color: rgb(59, 78, 186); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,52%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 52%, 48%);