HSL(238, 70%, 59%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(238,70%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(238, 70%, 59%) | color: hsl(238, 70%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #4D52E0 | color: #4D52E0 | |
| RGB | rgb(77, 82, 224) | color: rgb(77, 82, 224) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(66%, 63%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(238, 66%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(238 30% 12%) | color: hwb(238 30% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5235 0.2111 274.81) | color: oklch(0.5235 0.2111 274.81) | |
| Lab | lab(42.75 41.8 -72.93) | color: lab(42.75 41.8 -72.93) | |
| LCH | lch(42.75 84.06 299.82) | color: lch(42.75 84.06 299.82) |
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)
#4F4FBE — rgb(79, 79, 190)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4F4FB5 — rgb(79, 79, 181)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4DA39D — rgb(77, 163, 157)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(238, 70%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(238, 70%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(238, 70%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 70%, 79%), hsl(238, 70%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 70%, 59%), hsl(238, 70%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #4D52E0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(238,70%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(238, 70%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(238, 70%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(238, 70%, 59%)?
HEX: #4D52E0 | RGB: rgb(77, 82, 224) | CMYK: 66%, 63%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 238°, 66%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4D52E0?
The complementary color is HSL(58, 70%, 59%). 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, 70%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(238, 70%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #4D52E0; — As RGB: color: rgb(77, 82, 224); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(238,70%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(238, 70%, 59%);