HSL(251, 59%, 35%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,59%,35%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 59%, 35%) | color: hsl(251, 59%, 35%) | |
| HEX | #38258E | color: #38258E | |
| RGB | rgb(56, 37, 142) | color: rgb(56, 37, 142) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 74%, 0%, 44%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 74%, 56%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 15% 44%) | color: hwb(251 15% 44%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3622 0.1627 282.93) | color: oklch(0.3622 0.1627 282.93) | |
| Lab | lab(24.05 38.66 -55.03) | color: lab(24.05 38.66 -55.03) | |
| LCH | lch(24.05 67.25 305.09) | color: lch(24.05 67.25 305.09) |
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)
#303075 — rgb(48, 48, 117)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#31326F — rgb(49, 50, 111)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#37615C — rgb(55, 97, 92)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 59%, 35%);
text
color: hsl(251, 59%, 35%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 59%, 35%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 59%, 55%), hsl(251, 59%, 35%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 59%, 35%), hsl(251, 59%, 15%))
hex
background-color: #38258E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,59%,35%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 59%, 35%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 59%, 35%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 59%, 35%)?
HEX: #38258E | RGB: rgb(56, 37, 142) | CMYK: 61%, 74%, 0%, 44% | HSV: 251°, 74%, 56%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #38258E?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 59%, 35%). 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, 59%, 35%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 59%, 35%); — As HEX: color: #38258E; — As RGB: color: rgb(56, 37, 142); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,59%,35%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 59%, 35%);