HSL(237, 40%, 39%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,40%,39%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 40%, 39%) | color: hsl(237, 40%, 39%) | |
| HEX | #3C408B | color: #3C408B | |
| RGB | rgb(60, 64, 139) | color: rgb(60, 64, 139) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 54%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 57%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 24% 45%) | color: hwb(237 24% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4103 0.1224 277.25) | color: oklch(0.4103 0.1224 277.25) | |
| Lab | lab(30.62 21.38 -42.47) | color: lab(30.62 21.38 -42.47) | |
| LCH | lch(30.62 47.55 296.72) | color: lch(30.62 47.55 296.72) |
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)
#3E3E79 — rgb(62, 62, 121)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3E3D75 — rgb(62, 61, 117)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3C6B67 — rgb(60, 107, 103)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 40%, 39%);
text
color: hsl(237, 40%, 39%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 40%, 39%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 59%), hsl(237, 40%, 39%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 39%), hsl(237, 40%, 19%))
hex
background-color: #3C408B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,40%,39%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 40%, 39%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 39%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 40%, 39%)?
HEX: #3C408B | RGB: rgb(60, 64, 139) | CMYK: 57%, 54%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 237°, 57%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3C408B?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 40%, 39%). 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, 40%, 39%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 40%, 39%); — As HEX: color: #3C408B; — As RGB: color: rgb(60, 64, 139); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,40%,39%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 39%);