HSL(237, 28%, 49%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,28%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 28%, 49%) | color: hsl(237, 28%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #5A5DA0 | color: #5A5DA0 | |
| RGB | rgb(90, 93, 160) | color: rgb(90, 93, 160) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 42%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 44%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 35% 37%) | color: hwb(237 35% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5069 0.1054 279.99) | color: oklch(0.5069 0.1054 279.99) | |
| Lab | lab(42.06 16.74 -36.78) | color: lab(42.06 16.74 -36.78) | |
| LCH | lch(42.06 40.41 294.47) | color: lch(42.06 40.41 294.47) |
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)
#5B5B90 — rgb(91, 91, 144)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5B5B8C — rgb(91, 91, 140)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5A8380 — rgb(90, 131, 128)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 28%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(237, 28%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 28%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 28%, 69%), hsl(237, 28%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 28%, 49%), hsl(237, 28%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #5A5DA0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,28%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 28%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 28%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 28%, 49%)?
HEX: #5A5DA0 | RGB: rgb(90, 93, 160) | CMYK: 44%, 42%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 237°, 44%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5A5DA0?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 28%, 49%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 237°, 357°, and 117°. For analogous combinations, try hues 207° and 267°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(237, 28%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 28%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #5A5DA0; — As RGB: color: rgb(90, 93, 160); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,28%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 28%, 49%);