HSL(237, 83%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,83%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 83%, 40%) | color: hsl(237, 83%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #111ABB | color: #111ABB | |
| RGB | rgb(17, 26, 187) | color: rgb(17, 26, 187) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(91%, 86%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 91%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 7% 27%) | color: hwb(237 7% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3784 0.2341 266.35) | color: oklch(0.3784 0.2341 266.35) | |
| Lab | lab(25.09 55.47 -80.69) | color: lab(25.09 55.47 -80.69) | |
| LCH | lch(25.09 97.92 304.51) | color: lch(25.09 97.92 304.51) |
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)
#151594 — rgb(21, 21, 148)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#14148B — rgb(20, 20, 139)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#11756F — rgb(17, 117, 111)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 83%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(237, 83%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 83%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 83%, 60%), hsl(237, 83%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 83%, 40%), hsl(237, 83%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #111ABB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,83%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 83%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 83%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 83%, 40%)?
HEX: #111ABB | RGB: rgb(17, 26, 187) | CMYK: 91%, 86%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 237°, 91%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #111ABB?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 83%, 40%). 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, 83%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 83%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #111ABB; — As RGB: color: rgb(17, 26, 187); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,83%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 83%, 40%);