HSL(221, 43%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,43%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 43%, 40%) | color: hsl(221, 43%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #3A5692 | color: #3A5692 | |
| RGB | rgb(58, 86, 146) | color: rgb(58, 86, 146) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(60%, 41%, 0%, 43%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 60%, 57%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 23% 43%) | color: hwb(221 23% 43%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4613 0.1036 263.91) | color: oklch(0.4613 0.1036 263.91) | |
| Lab | lab(37.17 8.89 -36.27) | color: lab(37.17 8.89 -36.27) | |
| LCH | lch(37.17 37.34 283.77) | color: lch(37.17 37.34 283.77) |
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)
#464683 — rgb(70, 70, 131)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#454280 — rgb(69, 66, 128)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3B7876 — rgb(59, 120, 118)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 43%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(221, 43%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 43%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 43%, 60%), hsl(221, 43%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 43%, 40%), hsl(221, 43%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #3A5692;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,43%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 43%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 43%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 43%, 40%)?
HEX: #3A5692 | RGB: rgb(58, 86, 146) | CMYK: 60%, 41%, 0%, 43% | HSV: 221°, 60%, 57%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3A5692?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 43%, 40%). 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, 43%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 43%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #3A5692; — As RGB: color: rgb(58, 86, 146); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,43%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 43%, 40%);