HSL(251, 50%, 42%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,50%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 50%, 42%) | color: hsl(251, 50%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #4936A1 | color: #4936A1 | |
| RGB | rgb(73, 54, 161) | color: rgb(73, 54, 161) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(55%, 66%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 66%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 21% 37%) | color: hwb(251 21% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4207 0.1645 284.99) | color: oklch(0.4207 0.1645 284.99) | |
| Lab | lab(30.94 37.56 -55.33) | color: lab(30.94 37.56 -55.33) | |
| LCH | lch(30.94 66.87 304.17) | color: lch(30.94 66.87 304.17) |
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)
#414187 — rgb(65, 65, 135)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#424381 — rgb(66, 67, 129)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#48736E — rgb(72, 115, 110)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 50%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(251, 50%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 50%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 50%, 62%), hsl(251, 50%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 50%, 42%), hsl(251, 50%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #4936A1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,50%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 50%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 50%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 50%, 42%)?
HEX: #4936A1 | RGB: rgb(73, 54, 161) | CMYK: 55%, 66%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 251°, 66%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4936A1?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 50%, 42%). 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, 50%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 50%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #4936A1; — As RGB: color: rgb(73, 54, 161); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,50%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 50%, 42%);