HSL(237, 54%, 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(237,54%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 54%, 50%) | color: hsl(237, 54%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #3B42C4 | color: #3B42C4 | |
| RGB | rgb(59, 66, 196) | color: rgb(59, 66, 196) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(70%, 66%, 0%, 23%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 70%, 77%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 23% 23%) | color: hwb(237 23% 23%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4613 0.1983 273.21) | color: oklch(0.4613 0.1983 273.21) | |
| Lab | lab(35.62 39.75 -68.52) | color: lab(35.62 39.75 -68.52) | |
| LCH | lch(35.62 79.22 300.12) | color: lch(35.62 79.22 300.12) |
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)
#3E3EA5 — rgb(62, 62, 165)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3E3D9D — rgb(62, 61, 157)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3B8C86 — rgb(59, 140, 134)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 54%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(237, 54%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 54%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 54%, 70%), hsl(237, 54%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 54%, 50%), hsl(237, 54%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #3B42C4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,54%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 54%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 54%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 54%, 50%)?
HEX: #3B42C4 | RGB: rgb(59, 66, 196) | CMYK: 70%, 66%, 0%, 23% | HSV: 237°, 70%, 77%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3B42C4?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 54%, 50%). 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, 54%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 54%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #3B42C4; — As RGB: color: rgb(59, 66, 196); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,54%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 54%, 50%);