HSL(251, 80%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,80%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 80%, 40%) | color: hsl(251, 80%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #3214B8 | color: #3214B8 | |
| RGB | rgb(50, 20, 184) | color: rgb(50, 20, 184) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 89%, 0%, 28%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 89%, 72%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 8% 28%) | color: hwb(251 8% 28%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3859 0.2261 275.76) | color: oklch(0.3859 0.2261 275.76) | |
| Lab | lab(25.68 58.07 -77.88) | color: lab(25.68 58.07 -77.88) | |
| LCH | lch(25.68 97.15 306.71) | color: lch(25.68 97.15 306.71) |
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)
#252590 — rgb(37, 37, 144)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#272987 — rgb(39, 41, 135)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#31716A — rgb(49, 113, 106)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 80%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(251, 80%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 80%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 80%, 60%), hsl(251, 80%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 80%, 40%), hsl(251, 80%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #3214B8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,80%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 80%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 80%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 80%, 40%)?
HEX: #3214B8 | RGB: rgb(50, 20, 184) | CMYK: 73%, 89%, 0%, 28% | HSV: 251°, 89%, 72%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3214B8?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 80%, 40%). 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, 80%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 80%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #3214B8; — As RGB: color: rgb(50, 20, 184); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,80%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 80%, 40%);