HSL(251, 78%, 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(251,78%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 78%, 42%) | color: hsl(251, 78%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #3618BF | color: #3618BF | |
| RGB | rgb(54, 24, 191) | color: rgb(54, 24, 191) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(72%, 87%, 0%, 25%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 87%, 75%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 10% 25%) | color: hwb(251 10% 25%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4001 0.2306 276.27) | color: oklch(0.4001 0.2306 276.27) | |
| Lab | lab(27.29 58.88 -79.34) | color: lab(27.29 58.88 -79.34) | |
| LCH | lch(27.29 98.8 306.58) | color: lch(27.29 98.8 306.58) |
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)
#292997 — rgb(41, 41, 151)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2B2D8D — rgb(43, 45, 141)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#357770 — rgb(53, 119, 112)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 78%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(251, 78%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 78%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 78%, 62%), hsl(251, 78%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 78%, 42%), hsl(251, 78%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #3618BF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,78%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 78%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 78%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 78%, 42%)?
HEX: #3618BF | RGB: rgb(54, 24, 191) | CMYK: 72%, 87%, 0%, 25% | HSV: 251°, 87%, 75%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3618BF?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 78%, 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, 78%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 78%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #3618BF; — As RGB: color: rgb(54, 24, 191); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,78%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 78%, 42%);