HSL(236, 72%, 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(236,72%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 72%, 50%) | color: hsl(236, 72%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #2430DB | color: #2430DB | |
| RGB | rgb(36, 48, 219) | color: rgb(36, 48, 219) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(84%, 78%, 0%, 14%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 84%, 86%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 14% 14%) | color: hwb(236 14% 14%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4473 0.2493 268.24) | color: oklch(0.4473 0.2493 268.24) | |
| Lab | lab(33.14 55.77 -85.98) | color: lab(33.14 55.77 -85.98) | |
| LCH | lch(33.14 102.48 302.97) | color: lch(33.14 102.48 302.97) |
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)
#2929B2 — rgb(41, 41, 178)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2928A8 — rgb(41, 40, 168)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#25918A — rgb(37, 145, 138)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 72%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(236, 72%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 72%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 72%, 70%), hsl(236, 72%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 72%, 50%), hsl(236, 72%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #2430DB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,72%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 72%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 72%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 72%, 50%)?
HEX: #2430DB | RGB: rgb(36, 48, 219) | CMYK: 84%, 78%, 0%, 14% | HSV: 236°, 84%, 86%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2430DB?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 72%, 50%). 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, 72%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 72%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #2430DB; — As RGB: color: rgb(36, 48, 219); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,72%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 72%, 50%);