HSL(252, 78%, 49%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(252,78%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(252, 78%, 49%) | color: hsl(252, 78%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #421BDE | color: #421BDE | |
| RGB | rgb(66, 27, 222) | color: rgb(66, 27, 222) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(70%, 88%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(252, 88%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(252 10% 13%) | color: hwb(252 10% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4471 0.2591 276.93) | color: oklch(0.4471 0.2591 276.93) | |
| Lab | lab(32.29 66.89 -89.07) | color: lab(32.29 66.89 -89.07) | |
| LCH | lch(32.29 111.39 306.91) | color: lch(32.29 111.39 306.91) |
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)
#3131AF — rgb(49, 49, 175)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3336A4 — rgb(51, 54, 164)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#408A81 — rgb(64, 138, 129)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(252, 78%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(252, 78%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(252, 78%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 78%, 69%), hsl(252, 78%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 78%, 49%), hsl(252, 78%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #421BDE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(252,78%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(252, 78%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(252, 78%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(252, 78%, 49%)?
HEX: #421BDE | RGB: rgb(66, 27, 222) | CMYK: 70%, 88%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 252°, 88%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #421BDE?
The complementary color is HSL(72, 78%, 49%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 252°, 12°, and 132°. For analogous combinations, try hues 222° and 282°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(252, 78%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(252, 78%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #421BDE; — As RGB: color: rgb(66, 27, 222); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(252,78%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(252, 78%, 49%);