HSL(231, 53%, 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(231,53%,45%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 53%, 45%) | color: hsl(231, 53%, 45%) | |
| HEX | #3648B0 | color: #3648B0 | |
| RGB | rgb(54, 72, 176) | color: rgb(54, 72, 176) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 59%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 69%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 21% 31%) | color: hwb(231 21% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4515 0.166 270.75) | color: oklch(0.4515 0.166 270.75) | |
| Lab | lab(35.11 28.24 -57.59) | color: lab(35.11 28.24 -57.59) | |
| LCH | lch(35.11 64.14 296.12) | color: lch(35.11 64.14 296.12) |
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)
#3E3E97 — rgb(62, 62, 151)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3D3B91 — rgb(61, 59, 145)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#37837F — rgb(55, 131, 127)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 53%, 45%);
text
color: hsl(231, 53%, 45%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 53%, 45%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 53%, 65%), hsl(231, 53%, 45%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 53%, 45%), hsl(231, 53%, 25%))
hex
background-color: #3648B0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,53%,45%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 53%, 45%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 53%, 45%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 53%, 45%)?
HEX: #3648B0 | RGB: rgb(54, 72, 176) | CMYK: 69%, 59%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 231°, 69%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3648B0?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 53%, 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, 53%, 45%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 53%, 45%); — As HEX: color: #3648B0; — As RGB: color: rgb(54, 72, 176); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,53%,45%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 53%, 45%);