HSL(231, 53%, 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(231,53%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 53%, 48%) | color: hsl(231, 53%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #3A4DBB | color: #3A4DBB | |
| RGB | rgb(58, 77, 187) | color: rgb(58, 77, 187) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 59%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 69%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 23% 27%) | color: hwb(231 23% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4724 0.1736 270.77) | color: oklch(0.4724 0.1736 270.77) | |
| Lab | lab(37.47 29.53 -60.23) | color: lab(37.47 29.53 -60.23) | |
| LCH | lch(37.47 67.08 296.12) | color: lch(37.47 67.08 296.12) |
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)
#4242A0 — rgb(66, 66, 160)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#41409A — rgb(65, 64, 154)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3B8B87 — rgb(59, 139, 135)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 53%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(231, 53%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 53%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 53%, 68%), hsl(231, 53%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 53%, 48%), hsl(231, 53%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #3A4DBB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,53%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 53%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 53%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 53%, 48%)?
HEX: #3A4DBB | RGB: rgb(58, 77, 187) | CMYK: 69%, 59%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 231°, 69%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3A4DBB?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 53%, 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, 53%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 53%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #3A4DBB; — As RGB: color: rgb(58, 77, 187); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,53%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 53%, 48%);