HSL(231, 65%, 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(231,65%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 65%, 53%) | color: hsl(231, 65%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #3951D5 | color: #3951D5 | |
| RGB | rgb(57, 81, 213) | color: rgb(57, 81, 213) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 62%, 0%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 73%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 23% 16%) | color: hwb(231 23% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5013 0.2033 269.49) | color: oklch(0.5013 0.2033 269.49) | |
| Lab | lab(40.5 36.14 -70.37) | color: lab(40.5 36.14 -70.37) | |
| LCH | lch(40.5 79.11 297.18) | color: lch(40.5 79.11 297.18) |
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)
#4344B5 — rgb(67, 68, 181)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4240AD — rgb(66, 64, 173)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3A9C96 — rgb(58, 156, 150)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 65%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(231, 65%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 65%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 65%, 73%), hsl(231, 65%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 65%, 53%), hsl(231, 65%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #3951D5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,65%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 65%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 65%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 65%, 53%)?
HEX: #3951D5 | RGB: rgb(57, 81, 213) | CMYK: 73%, 62%, 0%, 16% | HSV: 231°, 73%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3951D5?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 65%, 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, 65%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 65%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #3951D5; — As RGB: color: rgb(57, 81, 213); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,65%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 65%, 53%);