HSL(251, 56%, 21%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,56%,21%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 56%, 21%) | color: hsl(251, 56%, 21%) | |
| HEX | #231854 | color: #231854 | |
| RGB | rgb(35, 24, 84) | color: rgb(35, 24, 84) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 71%, 0%, 67%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 71%, 33%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 10% 67%) | color: hwb(251 10% 67%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2647 0.1035 285.28) | color: oklch(0.2647 0.1035 285.28) | |
| Lab | lab(13.53 23.73 -34.78) | color: lab(13.53 23.73 -34.78) | |
| LCH | lch(13.53 42.1 304.31) | color: lch(13.53 42.1 304.31) |
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)
#1E1E45 — rgb(30, 30, 69)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1F2042 — rgb(31, 32, 66)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#223A38 — rgb(34, 58, 56)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 56%, 21%);
text
color: hsl(251, 56%, 21%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 56%, 21%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 56%, 41%), hsl(251, 56%, 21%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 56%, 21%), hsl(251, 56%, 1%))
hex
background-color: #231854;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,56%,21%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 56%, 21%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 56%, 21%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 56%, 21%)?
HEX: #231854 | RGB: rgb(35, 24, 84) | CMYK: 58%, 71%, 0%, 67% | HSV: 251°, 71%, 33%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #231854?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 56%, 21%). 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, 56%, 21%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 56%, 21%); — As HEX: color: #231854; — As RGB: color: rgb(35, 24, 84); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,56%,21%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 56%, 21%);