HSL(232, 37%, 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(232,37%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 37%, 50%) | color: hsl(232, 37%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #505DAF | color: #505DAF | |
| RGB | rgb(80, 93, 175) | color: rgb(80, 93, 175) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(54%, 47%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 54%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 32% 31%) | color: hwb(232 32% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5089 0.1298 274.09) | color: oklch(0.5089 0.1298 274.09) | |
| Lab | lab(42.2 19.1 -45.48) | color: lab(42.2 19.1 -45.48) | |
| LCH | lch(42.2 49.33 292.78) | color: lch(42.2 49.33 292.78) |
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)
#56569B — rgb(86, 86, 155)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#555496 — rgb(85, 84, 150)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#518B88 — rgb(81, 139, 136)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 37%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(232, 37%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 37%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 37%, 70%), hsl(232, 37%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 37%, 50%), hsl(232, 37%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #505DAF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,37%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 37%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 37%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 37%, 50%)?
HEX: #505DAF | RGB: rgb(80, 93, 175) | CMYK: 54%, 47%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 232°, 54%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #505DAF?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 37%, 50%). 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, 37%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 37%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #505DAF; — As RGB: color: rgb(80, 93, 175); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,37%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 37%, 50%);