HSL(240, 61%, 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(240,61%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(240, 61%, 50%) | color: hsl(240, 61%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #3232CD | color: #3232CD | |
| RGB | rgb(50, 50, 205) | color: rgb(50, 50, 205) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(76%, 76%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 76%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 19% 20%) | color: hwb(240 19% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.441 0.228 272.03) | color: oklch(0.441 0.228 272.03) | |
| Lab | lab(32.63 51.1 -78.71) | color: lab(32.63 51.1 -78.71) | |
| LCH | lch(32.63 93.84 302.99) | color: lch(32.63 93.84 302.99) |
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)
#3232A7 — rgb(50, 50, 167)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#32329F — rgb(50, 50, 159)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#328A83 — rgb(50, 138, 131)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(240, 61%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(240, 61%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(240, 61%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(240, 61%, 70%), hsl(240, 61%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(240, 61%, 50%), hsl(240, 61%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #3232CD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(240,61%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(240, 61%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(240, 61%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(240, 61%, 50%)?
HEX: #3232CD | RGB: rgb(50, 50, 205) | CMYK: 76%, 76%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 240°, 76%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3232CD?
The complementary color is HSL(60, 61%, 50%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 240°, 0°, and 120°. For analogous combinations, try hues 210° and 270°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(240, 61%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(240, 61%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #3232CD; — As RGB: color: rgb(50, 50, 205); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(240,61%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(240, 61%, 50%);