HSL(237, 74%, 56%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,74%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 74%, 56%) | color: hsl(237, 74%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #3C44E2 | color: #3C44E2 | |
| RGB | rgb(60, 68, 226) | color: rgb(60, 68, 226) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 70%, 0%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 73%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 24% 11%) | color: hwb(237 24% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4933 0.233 271.88) | color: oklch(0.4933 0.233 271.88) | |
| Lab | lab(38.87 48.76 -80.48) | color: lab(38.87 48.76 -80.48) | |
| LCH | lch(38.87 94.1 301.21) | color: lch(38.87 94.1 301.21) |
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)
#3F40BC — rgb(63, 64, 188)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3F3EB3 — rgb(63, 62, 179)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3C9E97 — rgb(60, 158, 151)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 74%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(237, 74%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 74%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 74%, 76%), hsl(237, 74%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 74%, 56%), hsl(237, 74%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #3C44E2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,74%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 74%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 74%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 74%, 56%)?
HEX: #3C44E2 | RGB: rgb(60, 68, 226) | CMYK: 73%, 70%, 0%, 11% | HSV: 237°, 73%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3C44E2?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 74%, 56%). 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, 74%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 74%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #3C44E2; — As RGB: color: rgb(60, 68, 226); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,74%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 74%, 56%);