HSL(237, 72%, 50%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,72%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 72%, 50%) | color: hsl(237, 72%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #242DDB | color: #242DDB | |
| RGB | rgb(36, 45, 219) | color: rgb(36, 45, 219) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(84%, 79%, 0%, 14%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 84%, 86%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 14% 14%) | color: hwb(237 14% 14%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4437 0.2517 268.38) | color: oklch(0.4437 0.2517 268.38) | |
| Lab | lab(32.62 57.26 -86.84) | color: lab(32.62 57.26 -86.84) | |
| LCH | lch(32.62 104.02 303.4) | color: lch(32.62 104.02 303.4) |
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)
#2828B1 — rgb(40, 40, 177)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2727A7 — rgb(39, 39, 167)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#249088 — rgb(36, 144, 136)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 72%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(237, 72%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 72%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 72%, 70%), hsl(237, 72%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 72%, 50%), hsl(237, 72%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #242DDB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,72%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 72%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 72%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 72%, 50%)?
HEX: #242DDB | RGB: rgb(36, 45, 219) | CMYK: 84%, 79%, 0%, 14% | HSV: 237°, 84%, 86%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #242DDB?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 72%, 50%). 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, 72%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 72%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #242DDB; — As RGB: color: rgb(36, 45, 219); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,72%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 72%, 50%);