HSL(232, 23%, 37%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(232,23%,37%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 23%, 37%) | color: hsl(232, 23%, 37%) | |
| HEX | #494E74 | color: #494E74 | |
| RGB | rgb(73, 78, 116) | color: rgb(73, 78, 116) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 33%, 0%, 55%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(233, 37%, 45%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(233 28% 55%) | color: hwb(233 28% 55%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4361 0.063 277.69) | color: oklch(0.4361 0.063 277.69) | |
| Lab | lab(34.24 8.11 -22.39) | color: lab(34.24 8.11 -22.39) | |
| LCH | lch(34.24 23.81 289.91) | color: lch(34.24 23.81 289.91) |
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)
#4B4B6B — rgb(75, 75, 107)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4B4B69 — rgb(75, 75, 105)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#496462 — rgb(73, 100, 98)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 23%, 37%);
text
color: hsl(232, 23%, 37%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 23%, 37%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 23%, 57%), hsl(232, 23%, 37%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 23%, 37%), hsl(232, 23%, 17%))
hex
background-color: #494E74;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,23%,37%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 23%, 37%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 23%, 37%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 23%, 37%)?
HEX: #494E74 | RGB: rgb(73, 78, 116) | CMYK: 37%, 33%, 0%, 55% | HSV: 233°, 37%, 45%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #494E74?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 23%, 37%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 232°, 352°, and 112°. For analogous combinations, try hues 202° and 262°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(232, 23%, 37%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 23%, 37%); — As HEX: color: #494E74; — As RGB: color: rgb(73, 78, 116); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,23%,37%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 23%, 37%);