HSL(218, 40%, 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(218,40%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(218, 40%, 49%) | color: hsl(218, 40%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #4B70AF | color: #4B70AF | |
| RGB | rgb(75, 112, 175) | color: rgb(75, 112, 175) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 36%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(218, 57%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(218 30% 31%) | color: hwb(218 30% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5467 0.1076 260.51) | color: oklch(0.5467 0.1076 260.51) | |
| Lab | lab(47.21 6.09 -37.54) | color: lab(47.21 6.09 -37.54) | |
| LCH | lch(47.21 38.03 279.21) | color: lch(47.21 38.03 279.21) |
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)
#5B5BA0 — rgb(91, 91, 160)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#59569C — rgb(89, 86, 156)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4D9491 — rgb(77, 148, 145)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(218, 40%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(218, 40%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(218, 40%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(218, 40%, 69%), hsl(218, 40%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(218, 40%, 49%), hsl(218, 40%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #4B70AF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(218,40%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(218, 40%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(218, 40%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(218, 40%, 49%)?
HEX: #4B70AF | RGB: rgb(75, 112, 175) | CMYK: 57%, 36%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 218°, 57%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4B70AF?
The complementary color is HSL(38, 40%, 49%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 218°, 338°, and 98°. For analogous combinations, try hues 188° and 248°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(218, 40%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(218, 40%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #4B70AF; — As RGB: color: rgb(75, 112, 175); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(218,40%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(218, 40%, 49%);