HSL(237, 40%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,40%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 40%, 61%) | color: hsl(237, 40%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #7478C3 | color: #7478C3 | |
| RGB | rgb(116, 120, 195) | color: rgb(116, 120, 195) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 38%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 41%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 45% 24%) | color: hwb(237 45% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6018 0.1134 280.09) | color: oklch(0.6018 0.1134 280.09) | |
| Lab | lab(53.04 17.4 -39.7) | color: lab(53.04 17.4 -39.7) | |
| LCH | lch(53.04 43.35 293.67) | color: lch(53.04 43.35 293.67) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#7676B1 — rgb(118, 118, 177)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7675AD — rgb(118, 117, 173)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#74A39F — rgb(116, 163, 159)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 40%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(237, 40%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 40%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 81%), hsl(237, 40%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 61%), hsl(237, 40%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #7478C3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,40%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 40%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 40%, 61%)?
HEX: #7478C3 | RGB: rgb(116, 120, 195) | CMYK: 41%, 38%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 237°, 41%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7478C3?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 40%, 61%). 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, 40%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 40%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #7478C3; — As RGB: color: rgb(116, 120, 195); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,40%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 61%);