#38499F
Blue
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RGB
HSL
About #38499F Blue
#38499F is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 56 red, 73 green, and 159 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 230°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 42%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #38499F in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
230°
Hue
48%
Saturation
42%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #38499F based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #38499F against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#38499F on White
Contrast Ratio8.01:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#38499F on Black
Contrast Ratio2.62:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #38499F across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #38499F |
| RGB | rgb(56, 73, 159) |
| HSL | hsl(230, 48%, 42%) |
| RGB Decimal | 56, 73, 159 |
| RGB Percent | 22.0%, 28.6%, 62.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 65%, 54%, 0%, 38% |
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