HSL(237, 72%, 57%)
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%,57%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 72%, 57%) | color: hsl(237, 72%, 57%) | |
| HEX | #424AE0 | color: #424AE0 | |
| RGB | rgb(66, 74, 224) | color: rgb(66, 74, 224) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 67%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 71%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 26% 12%) | color: hwb(237 26% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.504 0.2228 272.82) | color: oklch(0.504 0.2228 272.82) | |
| Lab | lab(40.31 45.21 -76.97) | color: lab(40.31 45.21 -76.97) | |
| LCH | lch(40.31 89.27 300.43) | color: lch(40.31 89.27 300.43) |
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)
#4546BC — rgb(69, 70, 188)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4544B3 — rgb(69, 68, 179)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#429F99 — rgb(66, 159, 153)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 72%, 57%);
text
color: hsl(237, 72%, 57%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 72%, 57%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 72%, 77%), hsl(237, 72%, 57%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 72%, 57%), hsl(237, 72%, 37%))
hex
background-color: #424AE0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,72%,57%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 72%, 57%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 72%, 57%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 72%, 57%)?
HEX: #424AE0 | RGB: rgb(66, 74, 224) | CMYK: 71%, 67%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 237°, 71%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #424AE0?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 72%, 57%). 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%, 57%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 72%, 57%); — As HEX: color: #424AE0; — As RGB: color: rgb(66, 74, 224); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,72%,57%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 72%, 57%);