HSL(236, 59%, 35%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(236,59%,35%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 59%, 35%) | color: hsl(236, 59%, 35%) | |
| HEX | #252C8E | color: #252C8E | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 44, 142) | color: rgb(37, 44, 142) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 69%, 0%, 44%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 74%, 56%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 15% 44%) | color: hwb(236 15% 44%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3592 0.1589 272.14) | color: oklch(0.3592 0.1589 272.14) | |
| Lab | lab(24.15 31.87 -54.92) | color: lab(24.15 31.87 -54.92) | |
| LCH | lch(24.15 63.5 300.13) | color: lch(24.15 63.5 300.13) |
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)
#282876 — rgb(40, 40, 118)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#282771 — rgb(40, 39, 113)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#25645F — rgb(37, 100, 95)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 59%, 35%);
text
color: hsl(236, 59%, 35%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 59%, 35%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 59%, 55%), hsl(236, 59%, 35%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 59%, 35%), hsl(236, 59%, 15%))
hex
background-color: #252C8E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,59%,35%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 59%, 35%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 59%, 35%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 59%, 35%)?
HEX: #252C8E | RGB: rgb(37, 44, 142) | CMYK: 74%, 69%, 0%, 44% | HSV: 236°, 74%, 56%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #252C8E?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 59%, 35%). 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, 59%, 35%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 59%, 35%); — As HEX: color: #252C8E; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 44, 142); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,59%,35%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 59%, 35%);