HSL(237, 15%, 42%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,15%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 15%, 42%) | color: hsl(237, 15%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #5B5D7B | color: #5B5D7B | |
| RGB | rgb(91, 93, 123) | color: rgb(91, 93, 123) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 24%, 0%, 52%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 26%, 48%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 36% 52%) | color: hwb(236 36% 52%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4884 0.048 281.49) | color: oklch(0.4884 0.048 281.49) | |
| Lab | lab(40.38 6.43 -17.1) | color: lab(40.38 6.43 -17.1) | |
| LCH | lch(40.38 18.27 290.61) | color: lch(40.38 18.27 290.61) |
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)
#5C5C74 — rgb(92, 92, 116)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5C5C72 — rgb(92, 92, 114)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5B6E6D — rgb(91, 110, 109)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 15%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(237, 15%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 15%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 15%, 62%), hsl(237, 15%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 15%, 42%), hsl(237, 15%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #5B5D7B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,15%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 15%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 15%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 15%, 42%)?
HEX: #5B5D7B | RGB: rgb(91, 93, 123) | CMYK: 26%, 24%, 0%, 52% | HSV: 236°, 26%, 48%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5B5D7B?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 15%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 237°, 357°, and 117°. For analogous combinations, try hues 207° and 267°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(237, 15%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 15%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #5B5D7B; — As RGB: color: rgb(91, 93, 123); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,15%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 15%, 42%);