HSL(236, 40%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(236,40%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 40%, 40%) | color: hsl(236, 40%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #3D438F | color: #3D438F | |
| RGB | rgb(61, 67, 143) | color: rgb(61, 67, 143) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 53%, 0%, 44%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 57%, 56%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 24% 44%) | color: hwb(236 24% 44%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4201 0.1239 276.28) | color: oklch(0.4201 0.1239 276.28) | |
| Lab | lab(31.78 20.99 -43.05) | color: lab(31.78 20.99 -43.05) | |
| LCH | lch(31.78 47.89 295.99) | color: lch(31.78 47.89 295.99) |
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)
#40407D — rgb(64, 64, 125)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3F3F78 — rgb(63, 63, 120)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3D6E6B — rgb(61, 110, 107)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 40%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(236, 40%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 40%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 40%, 60%), hsl(236, 40%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 40%, 40%), hsl(236, 40%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #3D438F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,40%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 40%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 40%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 40%, 40%)?
HEX: #3D438F | RGB: rgb(61, 67, 143) | CMYK: 57%, 53%, 0%, 44% | HSV: 236°, 57%, 56%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3D438F?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 40%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 236°, 356°, and 116°. For analogous combinations, try hues 206° and 266°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(236, 40%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 40%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #3D438F; — As RGB: color: rgb(61, 67, 143); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,40%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 40%, 40%);