HSL(251, 72%, 50%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,72%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 72%, 50%) | color: hsl(251, 72%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #4524DB | color: #4524DB | |
| RGB | rgb(69, 36, 219) | color: rgb(69, 36, 219) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 84%, 0%, 14%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 84%, 86%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 14% 14%) | color: hwb(251 14% 14%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.453 0.2501 277.8) | color: oklch(0.453 0.2501 277.8) | |
| Lab | lab(33.22 63.15 -85.79) | color: lab(33.22 63.15 -85.79) | |
| LCH | lch(33.22 106.53 306.36) | color: lch(33.22 106.53 306.36) |
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)
#3736AF — rgb(55, 54, 175)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#393BA4 — rgb(57, 59, 164)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#438C84 — rgb(67, 140, 132)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 72%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(251, 72%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 72%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 72%, 70%), hsl(251, 72%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 72%, 50%), hsl(251, 72%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #4524DB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,72%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 72%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 72%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 72%, 50%)?
HEX: #4524DB | RGB: rgb(69, 36, 219) | CMYK: 68%, 84%, 0%, 14% | HSV: 251°, 84%, 86%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4524DB?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 72%, 50%). 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, 72%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 72%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #4524DB; — As RGB: color: rgb(69, 36, 219); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,72%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 72%, 50%);