HSL(237, 72%, 55%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,72%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 72%, 55%) | color: hsl(237, 72%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #3A42DF | color: #3A42DF | |
| RGB | rgb(58, 66, 223) | color: rgb(58, 66, 223) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 70%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 74%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 23% 13%) | color: hwb(237 23% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4863 0.2319 271.71) | color: oklch(0.4863 0.2319 271.71) | |
| Lab | lab(38.06 48.74 -80.11) | color: lab(38.06 48.74 -80.11) | |
| LCH | lch(38.06 93.77 301.32) | color: lch(38.06 93.77 301.32) |
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)
#3D3EB9 — rgb(61, 62, 185)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3D3CB0 — rgb(61, 60, 176)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3A9B94 — rgb(58, 155, 148)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 72%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(237, 72%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 72%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 72%, 75%), hsl(237, 72%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 72%, 55%), hsl(237, 72%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #3A42DF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,72%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 72%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 72%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 72%, 55%)?
HEX: #3A42DF | RGB: rgb(58, 66, 223) | CMYK: 74%, 70%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 237°, 74%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3A42DF?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 72%, 55%). 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, 72%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 72%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #3A42DF; — As RGB: color: rgb(58, 66, 223); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,72%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 72%, 55%);