HSL(223, 66%, 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(223,66%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(223, 66%, 42%) | color: hsl(223, 66%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #244CB2 | color: #244CB2 | |
| RGB | rgb(36, 76, 178) | color: rgb(36, 76, 178) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(80%, 57%, 0%, 30%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(223, 80%, 70%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(223 14% 30%) | color: hwb(223 14% 30%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4528 0.1687 264.37) | color: oklch(0.4528 0.1687 264.37) | |
| Lab | lab(35.51 24.15 -58.15) | color: lab(35.51 24.15 -58.15) | |
| LCH | lch(35.51 62.97 292.55) | color: lch(35.51 62.97 292.55) |
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)
#353699 — rgb(53, 54, 153)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#333093 — rgb(51, 48, 147)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#268682 — rgb(38, 134, 130)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(223, 66%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(223, 66%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(223, 66%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(223, 66%, 62%), hsl(223, 66%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(223, 66%, 42%), hsl(223, 66%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #244CB2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(223,66%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(223, 66%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(223, 66%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(223, 66%, 42%)?
HEX: #244CB2 | RGB: rgb(36, 76, 178) | CMYK: 80%, 57%, 0%, 30% | HSV: 223°, 80%, 70%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #244CB2?
The complementary color is HSL(43, 66%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 223°, 343°, and 103°. For analogous combinations, try hues 193° and 253°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(223, 66%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(223, 66%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #244CB2; — As RGB: color: rgb(36, 76, 178); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(223,66%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(223, 66%, 42%);