HSL(229, 43%, 43%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(229,43%,43%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(229, 43%, 43%) | color: hsl(229, 43%, 43%) | |
| HEX | #3F509D | color: #3F509D | |
| RGB | rgb(63, 80, 157) | color: rgb(63, 80, 157) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(60%, 49%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(229, 60%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(229 25% 38%) | color: hwb(229 25% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4585 0.126 271.28) | color: oklch(0.4585 0.126 271.28) | |
| Lab | lab(36.42 17.74 -44.09) | color: lab(36.42 17.74 -44.09) | |
| LCH | lch(36.42 47.53 291.92) | color: lch(36.42 47.53 291.92) |
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)
#46478A — rgb(70, 71, 138)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#454486 — rgb(69, 68, 134)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#407C78 — rgb(64, 124, 120)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(229, 43%, 43%);
text
color: hsl(229, 43%, 43%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(229, 43%, 43%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 43%, 63%), hsl(229, 43%, 43%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 43%, 43%), hsl(229, 43%, 23%))
hex
background-color: #3F509D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(229,43%,43%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(229, 43%, 43%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(229, 43%, 43%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(229, 43%, 43%)?
HEX: #3F509D | RGB: rgb(63, 80, 157) | CMYK: 60%, 49%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 229°, 60%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3F509D?
The complementary color is HSL(49, 43%, 43%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 229°, 349°, and 109°. For analogous combinations, try hues 199° and 259°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(229, 43%, 43%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(229, 43%, 43%); — As HEX: color: #3F509D; — As RGB: color: rgb(63, 80, 157); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(229,43%,43%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(229, 43%, 43%);