HSL(236, 61%, 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(236,61%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 61%, 36%) | color: hsl(236, 61%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #242B94 | color: #242B94 | |
| RGB | rgb(36, 43, 148) | color: rgb(36, 43, 148) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(76%, 71%, 0%, 42%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 76%, 58%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 14% 42%) | color: hwb(236 14% 42%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.363 0.1683 271.61) | color: oklch(0.363 0.1683 271.61) | |
| Lab | lab(24.45 34.58 -58.14) | color: lab(24.45 34.58 -58.14) | |
| LCH | lch(24.45 67.65 300.74) | color: lch(24.45 67.65 300.74) |
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)
#27277B — rgb(39, 39, 123)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#272675 — rgb(39, 38, 117)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#246762 — rgb(36, 103, 98)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 61%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(236, 61%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 61%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 61%, 56%), hsl(236, 61%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 61%, 36%), hsl(236, 61%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #242B94;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,61%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 61%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 61%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 61%, 36%)?
HEX: #242B94 | RGB: rgb(36, 43, 148) | CMYK: 76%, 71%, 0%, 42% | HSV: 236°, 76%, 58%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #242B94?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 61%, 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, 61%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 61%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #242B94; — As RGB: color: rgb(36, 43, 148); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,61%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 61%, 36%);