HSL(236, 70%, 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(236,70%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 70%, 36%) | color: hsl(236, 70%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #1C249C | color: #1C249C | |
| RGB | rgb(28, 36, 156) | color: rgb(28, 36, 156) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(82%, 77%, 0%, 39%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 82%, 61%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 11% 39%) | color: hwb(236 11% 39%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3566 0.1879 269.42) | color: oklch(0.3566 0.1879 269.42) | |
| Lab | lab(23.37 40.98 -64.86) | color: lab(23.37 40.98 -64.86) | |
| LCH | lch(23.37 76.72 302.29) | color: lch(23.37 76.72 302.29) |
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)
#1F207F — rgb(31, 32, 127)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1F1E78 — rgb(31, 30, 120)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#1C6863 — rgb(28, 104, 99)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 70%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(236, 70%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 70%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 70%, 56%), hsl(236, 70%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 70%, 36%), hsl(236, 70%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #1C249C;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,70%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 70%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 70%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 70%, 36%)?
HEX: #1C249C | RGB: rgb(28, 36, 156) | CMYK: 82%, 77%, 0%, 39% | HSV: 236°, 82%, 61%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1C249C?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 70%, 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, 70%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 70%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #1C249C; — As RGB: color: rgb(28, 36, 156); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,70%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 70%, 36%);