HSL(212, 43%, 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(212,43%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(212, 43%, 42%) | color: hsl(212, 43%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #3D6899 | color: #3D6899 | |
| RGB | rgb(61, 104, 153) | color: rgb(61, 104, 153) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(60%, 32%, 0%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(212, 60%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(212 24% 40%) | color: hwb(212 24% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5087 0.092 252.84) | color: oklch(0.5087 0.092 252.84) | |
| Lab | lab(43.05 0.57 -31.18) | color: lab(43.05 0.57 -31.18) | |
| LCH | lch(43.05 31.19 271.05) | color: lch(43.05 31.19 271.05) |
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)
#50508D — rgb(80, 80, 141)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4D4A8A — rgb(77, 74, 138)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3F8482 — rgb(63, 132, 130)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(212, 43%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(212, 43%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(212, 43%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(212, 43%, 62%), hsl(212, 43%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(212, 43%, 42%), hsl(212, 43%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #3D6899;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(212,43%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(212, 43%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(212, 43%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(212, 43%, 42%)?
HEX: #3D6899 | RGB: rgb(61, 104, 153) | CMYK: 60%, 32%, 0%, 40% | HSV: 212°, 60%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3D6899?
The complementary color is HSL(32, 43%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 212°, 332°, and 92°. For analogous combinations, try hues 182° and 242°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(212, 43%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(212, 43%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #3D6899; — As RGB: color: rgb(61, 104, 153); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(212,43%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(212, 43%, 42%);