HSL(251, 37%, 44%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,37%,44%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 37%, 44%) | color: hsl(251, 37%, 44%) | |
| HEX | #56479A | color: #56479A | |
| RGB | rgb(86, 71, 154) | color: rgb(86, 71, 154) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 54%, 0%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 54%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 28% 40%) | color: hwb(251 28% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4564 0.1302 288.45) | color: oklch(0.4564 0.1302 288.45) | |
| Lab | lab(35.63 27.74 -43.45) | color: lab(35.63 27.74 -43.45) | |
| LCH | lch(35.63 51.55 302.56) | color: lch(35.63 51.55 302.56) |
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)
#504F86 — rgb(80, 79, 134)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#505281 — rgb(80, 82, 129)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#557673 — rgb(85, 118, 115)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 37%, 44%);
text
color: hsl(251, 37%, 44%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 37%, 44%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 37%, 64%), hsl(251, 37%, 44%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 37%, 44%), hsl(251, 37%, 24%))
hex
background-color: #56479A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,37%,44%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 37%, 44%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 37%, 44%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 37%, 44%)?
HEX: #56479A | RGB: rgb(86, 71, 154) | CMYK: 44%, 54%, 0%, 40% | HSV: 251°, 54%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #56479A?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 37%, 44%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 251°, 11°, and 131°. For analogous combinations, try hues 221° and 281°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(251, 37%, 44%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 37%, 44%); — As HEX: color: #56479A; — As RGB: color: rgb(86, 71, 154); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,37%,44%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 37%, 44%);