HSL(225, 40%, 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(225,40%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(225, 40%, 42%) | color: hsl(225, 40%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #405696 | color: #405696 | |
| RGB | rgb(64, 86, 150) | color: rgb(64, 86, 150) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 43%, 0%, 41%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(225, 57%, 59%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(225 25% 41%) | color: hwb(225 25% 41%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4674 0.1073 267.83) | color: oklch(0.4674 0.1073 267.83) | |
| Lab | lab(37.75 11.59 -37.75) | color: lab(37.75 11.59 -37.75) | |
| LCH | lch(37.75 39.49 287.07) | color: lch(37.75 39.49 287.07) |
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)
#4A4A87 — rgb(74, 74, 135)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#484783 — rgb(72, 71, 131)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#417A78 — rgb(65, 122, 120)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(225, 40%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(225, 40%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(225, 40%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(225, 40%, 62%), hsl(225, 40%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(225, 40%, 42%), hsl(225, 40%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #405696;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(225,40%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(225, 40%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(225, 40%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(225, 40%, 42%)?
HEX: #405696 | RGB: rgb(64, 86, 150) | CMYK: 57%, 43%, 0%, 41% | HSV: 225°, 57%, 59%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #405696?
The complementary color is HSL(45, 40%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 225°, 345°, and 105°. For analogous combinations, try hues 195° and 255°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(225, 40%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(225, 40%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #405696; — As RGB: color: rgb(64, 86, 150); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(225,40%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(225, 40%, 42%);