HSL(226, 40%, 30%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(226,40%,30%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(226, 40%, 30%) | color: hsl(226, 40%, 30%) | |
| HEX | #2E3C6B | color: #2E3C6B | |
| RGB | rgb(46, 60, 107) | color: rgb(46, 60, 107) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 44%, 0%, 58%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(226, 57%, 42%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(226 18% 58%) | color: hwb(226 18% 58%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3687 0.083 269.51) | color: oklch(0.3687 0.083 269.51) | |
| Lab | lab(26.37 9.53 -29.23) | color: lab(26.37 9.53 -29.23) | |
| LCH | lch(26.37 30.74 288.06) | color: lch(26.37 30.74 288.06) |
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)
#343460 — rgb(52, 52, 96)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#33325D — rgb(51, 50, 93)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2F5755 — rgb(47, 87, 85)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(226, 40%, 30%);
text
color: hsl(226, 40%, 30%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(226, 40%, 30%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(226, 40%, 50%), hsl(226, 40%, 30%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(226, 40%, 30%), hsl(226, 40%, 10%))
hex
background-color: #2E3C6B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(226,40%,30%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(226, 40%, 30%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(226, 40%, 30%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(226, 40%, 30%)?
HEX: #2E3C6B | RGB: rgb(46, 60, 107) | CMYK: 57%, 44%, 0%, 58% | HSV: 226°, 57%, 42%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2E3C6B?
The complementary color is HSL(46, 40%, 30%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 226°, 346°, and 106°. For analogous combinations, try hues 196° and 256°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(226, 40%, 30%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(226, 40%, 30%); — As HEX: color: #2E3C6B; — As RGB: color: rgb(46, 60, 107); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(226,40%,30%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(226, 40%, 30%);