HSL(212, 42%, 20%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(212,42%,20%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(212, 42%, 20%) | color: hsl(212, 42%, 20%) | |
| HEX | #1E3248 | color: #1E3248 | |
| RGB | rgb(30, 50, 72) | color: rgb(30, 50, 72) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 31%, 0%, 72%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(211, 58%, 28%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(211 12% 72%) | color: hwb(211 12% 72%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3111 0.0475 251.74) | color: oklch(0.3111 0.0475 251.74) | |
| Lab | lab(20.14 -0.54 -16.1) | color: lab(20.14 -0.54 -16.1) | |
| LCH | lch(20.14 16.11 268.08) | color: lch(20.14 16.11 268.08) |
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)
#272743 — rgb(39, 39, 67)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#262441 — rgb(38, 36, 65)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#1F3E3E — rgb(31, 62, 62)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(212, 42%, 20%);
text
color: hsl(212, 42%, 20%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(212, 42%, 20%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(212, 42%, 40%), hsl(212, 42%, 20%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(212, 42%, 20%), hsl(212, 42%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #1E3248;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(212,42%,20%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(212, 42%, 20%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(212, 42%, 20%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(212, 42%, 20%)?
HEX: #1E3248 | RGB: rgb(30, 50, 72) | CMYK: 58%, 31%, 0%, 72% | HSV: 211°, 58%, 28%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1E3248?
The complementary color is HSL(32, 42%, 20%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 212°, 332°, and 92°. For analogous combinations, try hues 182° and 242°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(212, 42%, 20%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(212, 42%, 20%); — As HEX: color: #1E3248; — As RGB: color: rgb(30, 50, 72); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(212,42%,20%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(212, 42%, 20%);