HSL(251, 80%, 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(251,80%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 80%, 42%) | color: hsl(251, 80%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #3515C1 | color: #3515C1 | |
| RGB | rgb(53, 21, 193) | color: rgb(53, 21, 193) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 89%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 89%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 8% 24%) | color: hwb(251 8% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3996 0.2345 275.81) | color: oklch(0.3996 0.2345 275.81) | |
| Lab | lab(27.14 60.35 -80.78) | color: lab(27.14 60.35 -80.78) | |
| LCH | lch(27.14 100.83 306.76) | color: lch(27.14 100.83 306.76) |
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)
#272797 — rgb(39, 39, 151)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#292B8D — rgb(41, 43, 141)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#33776F — rgb(51, 119, 111)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 80%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(251, 80%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 80%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 80%, 62%), hsl(251, 80%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 80%, 42%), hsl(251, 80%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #3515C1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,80%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 80%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 80%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 80%, 42%)?
HEX: #3515C1 | RGB: rgb(53, 21, 193) | CMYK: 73%, 89%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 251°, 89%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3515C1?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 80%, 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, 80%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 80%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #3515C1; — As RGB: color: rgb(53, 21, 193); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,80%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 80%, 42%);