HSL(231, 53%, 36%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,53%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 53%, 36%) | color: hsl(231, 53%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #2B3A8C | color: #2B3A8C | |
| RGB | rgb(43, 58, 140) | color: rgb(43, 58, 140) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 59%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 69%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 17% 45%) | color: hwb(231 17% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3874 0.1367 270.79) | color: oklch(0.3874 0.1367 270.79) | |
| Lab | lab(27.93 22.6 -47.49) | color: lab(27.93 22.6 -47.49) | |
| LCH | lch(27.93 52.59 295.45) | color: lch(27.93 52.59 295.45) |
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)
#313278 — rgb(49, 50, 120)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#313073 — rgb(49, 48, 115)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2C6865 — rgb(44, 104, 101)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 53%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(231, 53%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 53%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 53%, 56%), hsl(231, 53%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 53%, 36%), hsl(231, 53%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #2B3A8C;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,53%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 53%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 53%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 53%, 36%)?
HEX: #2B3A8C | RGB: rgb(43, 58, 140) | CMYK: 69%, 59%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 231°, 69%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2B3A8C?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 53%, 36%). 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, 53%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 53%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #2B3A8C; — As RGB: color: rgb(43, 58, 140); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,53%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 53%, 36%);