HSL(239, 20%, 36%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(239,20%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(239, 20%, 36%) | color: hsl(239, 20%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #494A6E | color: #494A6E | |
| RGB | rgb(73, 74, 110) | color: rgb(73, 74, 110) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 33%, 0%, 57%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(238, 34%, 43%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(238 28% 57%) | color: hwb(238 28% 57%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4239 0.0595 282.32) | color: oklch(0.4239 0.0595 282.32) | |
| Lab | lab(32.79 8.92 -20.9) | color: lab(32.79 8.92 -20.9) | |
| LCH | lch(32.79 22.72 293.11) | color: lch(32.79 22.72 293.11) |
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)
#494965 — rgb(73, 73, 101)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#494963 — rgb(73, 73, 99)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#495E5D — rgb(73, 94, 93)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(239, 20%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(239, 20%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(239, 20%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(239, 20%, 56%), hsl(239, 20%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(239, 20%, 36%), hsl(239, 20%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #494A6E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(239,20%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(239, 20%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(239, 20%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(239, 20%, 36%)?
HEX: #494A6E | RGB: rgb(73, 74, 110) | CMYK: 34%, 33%, 0%, 57% | HSV: 238°, 34%, 43%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #494A6E?
The complementary color is HSL(59, 20%, 36%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 239°, 359°, and 119°. For analogous combinations, try hues 209° and 269°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(239, 20%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(239, 20%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #494A6E; — As RGB: color: rgb(73, 74, 110); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(239,20%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(239, 20%, 36%);