HSL(238, 26%, 43%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(238,26%,43%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(238, 26%, 43%) | color: hsl(238, 26%, 43%) | |
| HEX | #51538A | color: #51538A | |
| RGB | rgb(81, 83, 138) | color: rgb(81, 83, 138) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 40%, 0%, 46%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(238, 41%, 54%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(238 32% 46%) | color: hwb(238 32% 46%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4659 0.0885 280.79) | color: oklch(0.4659 0.0885 280.79) | |
| Lab | lab(37.43 13.91 -30.91) | color: lab(37.43 13.91 -30.91) | |
| LCH | lch(37.43 33.9 294.23) | color: lch(37.43 33.9 294.23) |
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)
#52527D — rgb(82, 82, 125)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#52527A — rgb(82, 82, 122)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#517270 — rgb(81, 114, 112)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(238, 26%, 43%);
text
color: hsl(238, 26%, 43%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(238, 26%, 43%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 26%, 63%), hsl(238, 26%, 43%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 26%, 43%), hsl(238, 26%, 23%))
hex
background-color: #51538A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(238,26%,43%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(238, 26%, 43%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(238, 26%, 43%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(238, 26%, 43%)?
HEX: #51538A | RGB: rgb(81, 83, 138) | CMYK: 41%, 40%, 0%, 46% | HSV: 238°, 41%, 54%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #51538A?
The complementary color is HSL(58, 26%, 43%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 238°, 358°, and 118°. For analogous combinations, try hues 208° and 268°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(238, 26%, 43%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(238, 26%, 43%); — As HEX: color: #51538A; — As RGB: color: rgb(81, 83, 138); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(238,26%,43%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(238, 26%, 43%);