HSL(251, 56%, 38%)
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%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 56%, 38%) | color: hsl(251, 56%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #3F2B97 | color: #3F2B97 | |
| RGB | rgb(63, 43, 151) | color: rgb(63, 43, 151) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 72%, 0%, 41%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 72%, 59%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 17% 41%) | color: hwb(251 17% 41%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3859 0.1663 283.89) | color: oklch(0.3859 0.1663 283.89) | |
| Lab | lab(26.79 39.15 -56.07) | color: lab(26.79 39.15 -56.07) | |
| LCH | lch(26.79 68.39 304.92) | color: lch(26.79 68.39 304.92) |
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)
#36367D — rgb(54, 54, 125)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#383977 — rgb(56, 57, 119)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3E6864 — rgb(62, 104, 100)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 56%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(251, 56%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 56%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 56%, 58%), hsl(251, 56%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 56%, 38%), hsl(251, 56%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #3F2B97;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,56%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 56%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 56%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 56%, 38%)?
HEX: #3F2B97 | RGB: rgb(63, 43, 151) | CMYK: 58%, 72%, 0%, 41% | HSV: 251°, 72%, 59%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3F2B97?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 56%, 38%). 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%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 56%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #3F2B97; — As RGB: color: rgb(63, 43, 151); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,56%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 56%, 38%);