HSL(235, 52%, 45%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(235,52%,45%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(235, 52%, 45%) | color: hsl(235, 52%, 45%) | |
| HEX | #3741AE | color: #3741AE | |
| RGB | rgb(55, 65, 174) | color: rgb(55, 65, 174) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 63%, 0%, 32%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(235, 68%, 68%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(235 22% 32%) | color: hwb(235 22% 32%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4374 0.1717 272.96) | color: oklch(0.4374 0.1717 272.96) | |
| Lab | lab(33.24 32.19 -59.44) | color: lab(33.24 32.19 -59.44) | |
| LCH | lch(33.24 67.6 298.44) | color: lch(33.24 67.6 298.44) |
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)
#3B3B94 — rgb(59, 59, 148)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3B3A8D — rgb(59, 58, 141)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#387F7A — rgb(56, 127, 122)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(235, 52%, 45%);
text
color: hsl(235, 52%, 45%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(235, 52%, 45%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(235, 52%, 65%), hsl(235, 52%, 45%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(235, 52%, 45%), hsl(235, 52%, 25%))
hex
background-color: #3741AE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(235,52%,45%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(235, 52%, 45%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(235, 52%, 45%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(235, 52%, 45%)?
HEX: #3741AE | RGB: rgb(55, 65, 174) | CMYK: 68%, 63%, 0%, 32% | HSV: 235°, 68%, 68%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3741AE?
The complementary color is HSL(55, 52%, 45%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 235°, 355°, and 115°. For analogous combinations, try hues 205° and 265°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(235, 52%, 45%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(235, 52%, 45%); — As HEX: color: #3741AE; — As RGB: color: rgb(55, 65, 174); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(235,52%,45%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(235, 52%, 45%);