HSL(231, 59%, 52%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,59%,52%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 59%, 52%) | color: hsl(231, 59%, 52%) | |
| HEX | #3C52CD | color: #3C52CD | |
| RGB | rgb(60, 82, 205) | color: rgb(60, 82, 205) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 60%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 71%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 23% 20%) | color: hwb(231 23% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4978 0.1909 270.15) | color: oklch(0.4978 0.1909 270.15) | |
| Lab | lab(40.25 33.03 -66.17) | color: lab(40.25 33.03 -66.17) | |
| LCH | lch(40.25 73.96 296.53) | color: lch(40.25 73.96 296.53) |
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)
#4646AF — rgb(70, 70, 175)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4443A8 — rgb(68, 67, 168)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3D9893 — rgb(61, 152, 147)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 59%, 52%);
text
color: hsl(231, 59%, 52%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 59%, 52%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 59%, 72%), hsl(231, 59%, 52%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 59%, 52%), hsl(231, 59%, 32%))
hex
background-color: #3C52CD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,59%,52%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 59%, 52%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 59%, 52%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 59%, 52%)?
HEX: #3C52CD | RGB: rgb(60, 82, 205) | CMYK: 71%, 60%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 231°, 71%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3C52CD?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 59%, 52%). 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, 59%, 52%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 59%, 52%); — As HEX: color: #3C52CD; — As RGB: color: rgb(60, 82, 205); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,59%,52%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 59%, 52%);