#236D8B
Blue
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About #236D8B Blue
#236D8B is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 35 red, 109 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 197°, saturation of 60%, and lightness of 34%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #236D8B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
197°
Hue
60%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #236D8B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #236D8B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#236D8B on White
Contrast Ratio5.78:1
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Aa#236D8B on Black
Contrast Ratio3.63:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #236D8B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #236D8B |
| RGB | rgb(35, 109, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(197, 60%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 35, 109, 139 |
| RGB Percent | 13.7%, 42.7%, 54.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 75%, 22%, 0%, 45% |
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