HSL(236, 21%, 36%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(236,21%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 21%, 36%) | color: hsl(236, 21%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #494B6F | color: #494B6F | |
| RGB | rgb(73, 75, 111) | color: rgb(73, 75, 111) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 32%, 0%, 56%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 34%, 44%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 29% 56%) | color: hwb(237 29% 56%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4267 0.0595 281.1) | color: oklch(0.4267 0.0595 281.1) | |
| Lab | lab(33.13 8.57 -21) | color: lab(33.13 8.57 -21) | |
| LCH | lch(33.13 22.68 292.2) | color: lch(33.13 22.68 292.2) |
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)
#4A4A66 — rgb(74, 74, 102)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4A4A64 — rgb(74, 74, 100)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#495F5E — rgb(73, 95, 94)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 21%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(236, 21%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 21%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 21%, 56%), hsl(236, 21%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 21%, 36%), hsl(236, 21%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #494B6F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,21%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 21%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 21%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 21%, 36%)?
HEX: #494B6F | RGB: rgb(73, 75, 111) | CMYK: 34%, 32%, 0%, 56% | HSV: 237°, 34%, 44%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #494B6F?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 21%, 36%). 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, 21%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 21%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #494B6F; — As RGB: color: rgb(73, 75, 111); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,21%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 21%, 36%);