HSL(237, 23%, 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(237,23%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 23%, 40%) | color: hsl(237, 23%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #4F517D | color: #4F517D | |
| RGB | rgb(79, 81, 125) | color: rgb(79, 81, 125) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 35%, 0%, 51%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 37%, 49%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 31% 51%) | color: hwb(237 31% 51%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4526 0.0716 281.14) | color: oklch(0.4526 0.0716 281.14) | |
| Lab | lab(36.04 10.7 -25.13) | color: lab(36.04 10.7 -25.13) | |
| LCH | lch(36.04 27.31 293.06) | color: lch(36.04 27.31 293.06) |
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)
#505072 — rgb(80, 80, 114)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#505070 — rgb(80, 80, 112)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4F6A68 — rgb(79, 106, 104)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 23%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(237, 23%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 23%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 23%, 60%), hsl(237, 23%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 23%, 40%), hsl(237, 23%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #4F517D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,23%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 23%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 23%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 23%, 40%)?
HEX: #4F517D | RGB: rgb(79, 81, 125) | CMYK: 37%, 35%, 0%, 51% | HSV: 237°, 37%, 49%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4F517D?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 23%, 40%). 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, 23%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 23%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #4F517D; — As RGB: color: rgb(79, 81, 125); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,23%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 23%, 40%);