HSL(221, 40%, 24%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,40%,24%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 40%, 24%) | color: hsl(221, 40%, 24%) | |
| HEX | #253456 | color: #253456 | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 52, 86) | color: rgb(37, 52, 86) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 40%, 0%, 66%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(222, 57%, 34%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(222 15% 66%) | color: hwb(222 15% 66%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3295 0.0638 265.06) | color: oklch(0.3295 0.0638 265.06) | |
| Lab | lab(22.02 5.12 -22.49) | color: lab(22.02 5.12 -22.49) | |
| LCH | lch(22.02 23.07 282.83) | color: lch(22.02 23.07 282.83) |
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)
#2B2C4E — rgb(43, 44, 78)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2B2A4C — rgb(43, 42, 76)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#264746 — rgb(38, 71, 70)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 40%, 24%);
text
color: hsl(221, 40%, 24%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 40%, 24%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 40%, 44%), hsl(221, 40%, 24%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 40%, 24%), hsl(221, 40%, 4%))
hex
background-color: #253456;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,40%,24%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 40%, 24%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 40%, 24%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 40%, 24%)?
HEX: #253456 | RGB: rgb(37, 52, 86) | CMYK: 57%, 40%, 0%, 66% | HSV: 222°, 57%, 34%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #253456?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 40%, 24%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 221°, 341°, and 101°. For analogous combinations, try hues 191° and 251°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(221, 40%, 24%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 40%, 24%); — As HEX: color: #253456; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 52, 86); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,40%,24%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 40%, 24%);