HSL(231, 52%, 53%)
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%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 52%, 53%) | color: hsl(231, 52%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #495CC5 | color: #495CC5 | |
| RGB | rgb(73, 92, 197) | color: rgb(73, 92, 197) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(63%, 53%, 0%, 23%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 63%, 77%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 28% 23%) | color: hwb(231 28% 23%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5177 0.1642 271.74) | color: oklch(0.5177 0.1642 271.74) | |
| Lab | lab(42.91 25.82 -57.19) | color: lab(42.91 25.82 -57.19) | |
| LCH | lch(42.91 62.75 294.3) | color: lch(42.91 62.75 294.3) |
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)
#5151AC — rgb(81, 81, 172)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#504FA6 — rgb(80, 79, 166)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4A9893 — rgb(74, 152, 147)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 52%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(231, 52%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 52%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 52%, 73%), hsl(231, 52%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 52%, 53%), hsl(231, 52%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #495CC5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,52%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 52%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 52%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 52%, 53%)?
HEX: #495CC5 | RGB: rgb(73, 92, 197) | CMYK: 63%, 53%, 0%, 23% | HSV: 231°, 63%, 77%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #495CC5?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 52%, 53%). 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%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 52%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #495CC5; — As RGB: color: rgb(73, 92, 197); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,52%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 52%, 53%);