HSL(236, 72%, 52%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(236,72%,52%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 72%, 52%) | color: hsl(236, 72%, 52%) | |
| HEX | #2C38DD | color: #2C38DD | |
| RGB | rgb(44, 56, 221) | color: rgb(44, 56, 221) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(80%, 75%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 80%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 17% 13%) | color: hwb(236 17% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4632 0.2427 269.34) | color: oklch(0.4632 0.2427 269.34) | |
| Lab | lab(35.17 52.62 -83.76) | color: lab(35.17 52.62 -83.76) | |
| LCH | lch(35.17 98.92 302.14) | color: lch(35.17 98.92 302.14) |
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)
#3131B5 — rgb(49, 49, 181)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3130AC — rgb(49, 48, 172)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2D968F — rgb(45, 150, 143)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 72%, 52%);
text
color: hsl(236, 72%, 52%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 72%, 52%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 72%, 72%), hsl(236, 72%, 52%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 72%, 52%), hsl(236, 72%, 32%))
hex
background-color: #2C38DD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,72%,52%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 72%, 52%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 72%, 52%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 72%, 52%)?
HEX: #2C38DD | RGB: rgb(44, 56, 221) | CMYK: 80%, 75%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 236°, 80%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2C38DD?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 72%, 52%). 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, 72%, 52%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 72%, 52%); — As HEX: color: #2C38DD; — As RGB: color: rgb(44, 56, 221); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,72%,52%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 72%, 52%);