HSL(251, 70%, 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(251,70%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 70%, 42%) | color: hsl(251, 70%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #3C20B6 | color: #3C20B6 | |
| RGB | rgb(60, 32, 182) | color: rgb(60, 32, 182) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(67%, 82%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 82%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 13% 29%) | color: hwb(251 13% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4015 0.2141 279.19) | color: oklch(0.4015 0.2141 279.19) | |
| Lab | lab(27.76 53.69 -73.2) | color: lab(27.76 53.69 -73.2) | |
| LCH | lch(27.76 90.78 306.26) | color: lch(27.76 90.78 306.26) |
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)
#303092 — rgb(48, 48, 146)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#323489 — rgb(50, 52, 137)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3B756F — rgb(59, 117, 111)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 70%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(251, 70%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 70%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 70%, 62%), hsl(251, 70%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 70%, 42%), hsl(251, 70%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #3C20B6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,70%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 70%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 70%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 70%, 42%)?
HEX: #3C20B6 | RGB: rgb(60, 32, 182) | CMYK: 67%, 82%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 251°, 82%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3C20B6?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 70%, 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, 70%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 70%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #3C20B6; — As RGB: color: rgb(60, 32, 182); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,70%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 70%, 42%);