HSL(251, 66%, 48%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,66%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 66%, 48%) | color: hsl(251, 66%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #472ACB | color: #472ACB | |
| RGB | rgb(71, 42, 203) | color: rgb(71, 42, 203) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(65%, 79%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 79%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 17% 20%) | color: hwb(251 17% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4433 0.2278 279.9) | color: oklch(0.4433 0.2278 279.9) | |
| Lab | lab(32.49 56.3 -77.72) | color: lab(32.49 56.3 -77.72) | |
| LCH | lch(32.49 95.97 305.92) | color: lch(32.49 95.97 305.92) |
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)
#3A3AA4 — rgb(58, 58, 164)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3C3E9B — rgb(60, 62, 155)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#46857F — rgb(70, 133, 127)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 66%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(251, 66%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 66%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 66%, 68%), hsl(251, 66%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 66%, 48%), hsl(251, 66%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #472ACB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,66%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 66%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 66%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 66%, 48%)?
HEX: #472ACB | RGB: rgb(71, 42, 203) | CMYK: 65%, 79%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 251°, 79%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #472ACB?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 66%, 48%). 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, 66%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 66%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #472ACB; — As RGB: color: rgb(71, 42, 203); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,66%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 66%, 48%);