HSL(231, 79%, 31%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,79%,31%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 79%, 31%) | color: hsl(231, 79%, 31%) | |
| HEX | #11238D | color: #11238D | |
| RGB | rgb(17, 35, 141) | color: rgb(17, 35, 141) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(88%, 75%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 88%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 7% 45%) | color: hwb(231 7% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3335 0.1729 266.9) | color: oklch(0.3335 0.1729 266.9) | |
| Lab | lab(20.99 35.54 -59.53) | color: lab(20.99 35.54 -59.53) | |
| LCH | lch(20.99 69.33 300.84) | color: lch(20.99 69.33 300.84) |
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)
#191973 — rgb(25, 25, 115)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#18166D — rgb(24, 22, 109)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#125F5B — rgb(18, 95, 91)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 79%, 31%);
text
color: hsl(231, 79%, 31%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 79%, 31%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 79%, 51%), hsl(231, 79%, 31%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 79%, 31%), hsl(231, 79%, 11%))
hex
background-color: #11238D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,79%,31%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 79%, 31%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 79%, 31%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 79%, 31%)?
HEX: #11238D | RGB: rgb(17, 35, 141) | CMYK: 88%, 75%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 231°, 88%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #11238D?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 79%, 31%). 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, 79%, 31%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 79%, 31%); — As HEX: color: #11238D; — As RGB: color: rgb(17, 35, 141); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,79%,31%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 79%, 31%);