HSL(227, 74%, 52%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(227,74%,52%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(227, 74%, 52%) | color: hsl(227, 74%, 52%) | |
| HEX | #2A51DF | color: #2A51DF | |
| RGB | rgb(42, 81, 223) | color: rgb(42, 81, 223) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(81%, 64%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(227, 81%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(227 17% 13%) | color: hwb(227 17% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5039 0.2198 266.21) | color: oklch(0.5039 0.2198 266.21) | |
| Lab | lab(40.74 38.31 -75.73) | color: lab(40.74 38.31 -75.73) | |
| LCH | lch(40.74 84.87 296.83) | color: lch(40.74 84.87 296.83) |
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)
#3B3BBD — rgb(59, 59, 189)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3936B4 — rgb(57, 54, 180)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2CA29C — rgb(44, 162, 156)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(227, 74%, 52%);
text
color: hsl(227, 74%, 52%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(227, 74%, 52%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(227, 74%, 72%), hsl(227, 74%, 52%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(227, 74%, 52%), hsl(227, 74%, 32%))
hex
background-color: #2A51DF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(227,74%,52%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(227, 74%, 52%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(227, 74%, 52%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(227, 74%, 52%)?
HEX: #2A51DF | RGB: rgb(42, 81, 223) | CMYK: 81%, 64%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 227°, 81%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2A51DF?
The complementary color is HSL(47, 74%, 52%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 227°, 347°, and 107°. For analogous combinations, try hues 197° and 257°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(227, 74%, 52%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(227, 74%, 52%); — As HEX: color: #2A51DF; — As RGB: color: rgb(42, 81, 223); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(227,74%,52%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(227, 74%, 52%);