HSL(224, 40%, 45%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(224,40%,45%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(224, 40%, 45%) | color: hsl(224, 40%, 45%) | |
| HEX | #455DA1 | color: #455DA1 | |
| RGB | rgb(69, 93, 161) | color: rgb(69, 93, 161) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 42%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(224, 57%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(224 27% 37%) | color: hwb(224 27% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4928 0.1128 267.53) | color: oklch(0.4928 0.1128 267.53) | |
| Lab | lab(40.68 11.97 -39.65) | color: lab(40.68 11.97 -39.65) | |
| LCH | lch(40.68 41.42 286.8) | color: lch(40.68 41.42 286.8) |
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)
#4F5091 — rgb(79, 80, 145)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4E4C8D — rgb(78, 76, 141)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#468481 — rgb(70, 132, 129)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(224, 40%, 45%);
text
color: hsl(224, 40%, 45%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(224, 40%, 45%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(224, 40%, 65%), hsl(224, 40%, 45%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(224, 40%, 45%), hsl(224, 40%, 25%))
hex
background-color: #455DA1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(224,40%,45%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(224, 40%, 45%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(224, 40%, 45%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(224, 40%, 45%)?
HEX: #455DA1 | RGB: rgb(69, 93, 161) | CMYK: 57%, 42%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 224°, 57%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #455DA1?
The complementary color is HSL(44, 40%, 45%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 224°, 344°, and 104°. For analogous combinations, try hues 194° and 254°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(224, 40%, 45%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(224, 40%, 45%); — As HEX: color: #455DA1; — As RGB: color: rgb(69, 93, 161); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(224,40%,45%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(224, 40%, 45%);