HSL(215, 36%, 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(215,36%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(215, 36%, 42%) | color: hsl(215, 36%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #456592 | color: #456592 | |
| RGB | rgb(69, 101, 146) | color: rgb(69, 101, 146) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(53%, 31%, 0%, 43%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(215, 53%, 57%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(215 27% 43%) | color: hwb(215 27% 43%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5022 0.0815 257.01) | color: oklch(0.5022 0.0815 257.01) | |
| Lab | lab(42.23 1.89 -28.26) | color: lab(42.23 1.89 -28.26) | |
| LCH | lch(42.23 28.32 273.83) | color: lch(42.23 28.32 273.83) |
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)
#535387 — rgb(83, 83, 135)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#514F85 — rgb(81, 79, 133)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#477F7D — rgb(71, 127, 125)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(215, 36%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(215, 36%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(215, 36%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(215, 36%, 62%), hsl(215, 36%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(215, 36%, 42%), hsl(215, 36%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #456592;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(215,36%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(215, 36%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(215, 36%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(215, 36%, 42%)?
HEX: #456592 | RGB: rgb(69, 101, 146) | CMYK: 53%, 31%, 0%, 43% | HSV: 215°, 53%, 57%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #456592?
The complementary color is HSL(35, 36%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 215°, 335°, and 95°. For analogous combinations, try hues 185° and 245°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(215, 36%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(215, 36%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #456592; — As RGB: color: rgb(69, 101, 146); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(215,36%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(215, 36%, 42%);