HSL(231, 72%, 50%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,72%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 72%, 50%) | color: hsl(231, 72%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #243FDB | color: #243FDB | |
| RGB | rgb(36, 63, 219) | color: rgb(36, 63, 219) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(84%, 71%, 0%, 14%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 84%, 86%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 14% 14%) | color: hwb(231 14% 14%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4682 0.2355 267.22) | color: oklch(0.4682 0.2355 267.22) | |
| Lab | lab(36.07 47.49 -81.14) | color: lab(36.07 47.49 -81.14) | |
| LCH | lch(36.07 94.02 300.34) | color: lch(36.07 94.02 300.34) |
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)
#3030B5 — rgb(48, 48, 181)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2E2CAC — rgb(46, 44, 172)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#259791 — rgb(37, 151, 145)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 72%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(231, 72%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 72%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 72%, 70%), hsl(231, 72%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 72%, 50%), hsl(231, 72%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #243FDB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,72%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 72%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 72%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 72%, 50%)?
HEX: #243FDB | RGB: rgb(36, 63, 219) | CMYK: 84%, 71%, 0%, 14% | HSV: 231°, 84%, 86%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #243FDB?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 72%, 50%). 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, 72%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 72%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #243FDB; — As RGB: color: rgb(36, 63, 219); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,72%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 72%, 50%);