HSL(237, 52%, 49%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,52%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 52%, 49%) | color: hsl(237, 52%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #3C42BE | color: #3C42BE | |
| RGB | rgb(60, 66, 190) | color: rgb(60, 66, 190) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 65%, 0%, 25%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 68%, 75%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 24% 25%) | color: hwb(237 24% 25%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4564 0.1903 273.84) | color: oklch(0.4564 0.1903 273.84) | |
| Lab | lab(35.15 37.82 -65.77) | color: lab(35.15 37.82 -65.77) | |
| LCH | lch(35.15 75.87 299.9) | color: lch(35.15 75.87 299.9) |
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)
#3F3FA0 — rgb(63, 63, 160)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3E3E99 — rgb(62, 62, 153)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3C8883 — rgb(60, 136, 131)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 52%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(237, 52%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 52%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 52%, 69%), hsl(237, 52%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 52%, 49%), hsl(237, 52%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #3C42BE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,52%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 52%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 52%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 52%, 49%)?
HEX: #3C42BE | RGB: rgb(60, 66, 190) | CMYK: 68%, 65%, 0%, 25% | HSV: 237°, 68%, 75%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3C42BE?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 52%, 49%). 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, 52%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 52%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #3C42BE; — As RGB: color: rgb(60, 66, 190); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,52%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 52%, 49%);