HSL(238, 68%, 48%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(238,68%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(238, 68%, 48%) | color: hsl(238, 68%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #272DCE | color: #272DCE | |
| RGB | rgb(39, 45, 206) | color: rgb(39, 45, 206) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(81%, 78%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(238, 81%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(238 15% 19%) | color: hwb(238 15% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4302 0.2363 269.49) | color: oklch(0.4302 0.2363 269.49) | |
| Lab | lab(31.26 53.32 -81.57) | color: lab(31.26 53.32 -81.57) | |
| LCH | lch(31.26 97.45 303.17) | color: lch(31.26 97.45 303.17) |
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)
#2A2AA7 — rgb(42, 42, 167)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#29299E — rgb(41, 41, 158)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#278882 — rgb(39, 136, 130)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(238, 68%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(238, 68%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(238, 68%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 68%, 68%), hsl(238, 68%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 68%, 48%), hsl(238, 68%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #272DCE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(238,68%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(238, 68%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(238, 68%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(238, 68%, 48%)?
HEX: #272DCE | RGB: rgb(39, 45, 206) | CMYK: 81%, 78%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 238°, 81%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #272DCE?
The complementary color is HSL(58, 68%, 48%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 238°, 358°, and 118°. For analogous combinations, try hues 208° and 268°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(238, 68%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(238, 68%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #272DCE; — As RGB: color: rgb(39, 45, 206); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(238,68%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(238, 68%, 48%);