HSL(251, 72%, 42%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,72%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 72%, 42%) | color: hsl(251, 72%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #3A1EB8 | color: #3A1EB8 | |
| RGB | rgb(58, 30, 184) | color: rgb(58, 30, 184) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 84%, 0%, 28%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 84%, 72%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 12% 28%) | color: hwb(251 12% 28%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4002 0.2182 278.28) | color: oklch(0.4002 0.2182 278.28) | |
| Lab | lab(27.54 54.94 -74.77) | color: lab(27.54 54.94 -74.77) | |
| LCH | lch(27.54 92.78 306.31) | color: lch(27.54 92.78 306.31) |
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)
#2E2E93 — rgb(46, 46, 147)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#30328A — rgb(48, 50, 138)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#39756F — rgb(57, 117, 111)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 72%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(251, 72%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 72%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 72%, 62%), hsl(251, 72%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 72%, 42%), hsl(251, 72%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #3A1EB8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,72%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 72%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 72%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 72%, 42%)?
HEX: #3A1EB8 | RGB: rgb(58, 30, 184) | CMYK: 68%, 84%, 0%, 28% | HSV: 251°, 84%, 72%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3A1EB8?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 72%, 42%). 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, 72%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 72%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #3A1EB8; — As RGB: color: rgb(58, 30, 184); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,72%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 72%, 42%);