HSL(251, 37%, 46%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,37%,46%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 37%, 46%) | color: hsl(251, 37%, 46%) | |
| HEX | #5A4AA1 | color: #5A4AA1 | |
| RGB | rgb(90, 74, 161) | color: rgb(90, 74, 161) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 54%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 54%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 29% 37%) | color: hwb(251 29% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4704 0.1354 288.54) | color: oklch(0.4704 0.1354 288.54) | |
| Lab | lab(37.2 28.96 -45.13) | color: lab(37.2 28.96 -45.13) | |
| LCH | lch(37.2 53.62 302.69) | color: lch(37.2 53.62 302.69) |
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)
#53538C — rgb(83, 83, 140)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#545587 — rgb(84, 85, 135)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#597B78 — rgb(89, 123, 120)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 37%, 46%);
text
color: hsl(251, 37%, 46%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 37%, 46%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 37%, 66%), hsl(251, 37%, 46%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 37%, 46%), hsl(251, 37%, 26%))
hex
background-color: #5A4AA1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,37%,46%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 37%, 46%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 37%, 46%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 37%, 46%)?
HEX: #5A4AA1 | RGB: rgb(90, 74, 161) | CMYK: 44%, 54%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 251°, 54%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5A4AA1?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 37%, 46%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 251°, 11°, and 131°. For analogous combinations, try hues 221° and 281°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(251, 37%, 46%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 37%, 46%); — As HEX: color: #5A4AA1; — As RGB: color: rgb(90, 74, 161); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,37%,46%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 37%, 46%);