HSL(236, 20%, 18%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(236,20%,18%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 20%, 18%) | color: hsl(236, 20%, 18%) | |
| HEX | #252637 | color: #252637 | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 38, 55) | color: rgb(37, 38, 55) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 31%, 0%, 78%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 33%, 22%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 15% 78%) | color: hwb(237 15% 78%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2755 0.0314 281.51) | color: oklch(0.2755 0.0314 281.51) | |
| Lab | lab(15.77 4.35 -11.13) | color: lab(15.77 4.35 -11.13) | |
| LCH | lch(15.77 11.95 291.35) | color: lch(15.77 11.95 291.35) |
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)
#252533 — rgb(37, 37, 51)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#252532 — rgb(37, 37, 50)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#25302F — rgb(37, 48, 47)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 20%, 18%);
text
color: hsl(236, 20%, 18%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 20%, 18%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 20%, 38%), hsl(236, 20%, 18%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 20%, 18%), hsl(236, 20%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #252637;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,20%,18%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 20%, 18%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 20%, 18%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 20%, 18%)?
HEX: #252637 | RGB: rgb(37, 38, 55) | CMYK: 33%, 31%, 0%, 78% | HSV: 237°, 33%, 22%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #252637?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 20%, 18%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 236°, 356°, and 116°. For analogous combinations, try hues 206° and 266°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(236, 20%, 18%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 20%, 18%); — As HEX: color: #252637; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 38, 55); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,20%,18%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 20%, 18%);