HSL(251, 40%, 20%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,40%,20%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 40%, 20%) | color: hsl(251, 40%, 20%) | |
| HEX | #261F47 | color: #261F47 | |
| RGB | rgb(38, 31, 71) | color: rgb(38, 31, 71) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(46%, 56%, 0%, 72%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 56%, 28%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 12% 72%) | color: hwb(251 12% 72%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2704 0.072 288.69) | color: oklch(0.2704 0.072 288.69) | |
| Lab | lab(14.66 15.06 -24.03) | color: lab(14.66 15.06 -24.03) | |
| LCH | lch(14.66 28.36 302.08) | color: lch(14.66 28.36 302.08) |
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)
#23233D — rgb(35, 35, 61)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#23243B — rgb(35, 36, 59)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#263634 — rgb(38, 54, 52)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 40%, 20%);
text
color: hsl(251, 40%, 20%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 40%, 20%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 40%, 40%), hsl(251, 40%, 20%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 40%, 20%), hsl(251, 40%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #261F47;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,40%,20%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 40%, 20%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 40%, 20%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 40%, 20%)?
HEX: #261F47 | RGB: rgb(38, 31, 71) | CMYK: 46%, 56%, 0%, 72% | HSV: 251°, 56%, 28%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #261F47?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 40%, 20%). 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, 40%, 20%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 40%, 20%); — As HEX: color: #261F47; — As RGB: color: rgb(38, 31, 71); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,40%,20%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 40%, 20%);