HSL(229, 45%, 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(229,45%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(229, 45%, 42%) | color: hsl(229, 45%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #3B4D9B | color: #3B4D9B | |
| RGB | rgb(59, 77, 155) | color: rgb(59, 77, 155) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(62%, 50%, 0%, 39%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(229, 62%, 61%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(229 23% 39%) | color: hwb(229 23% 39%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4482 0.1283 270.67) | color: oklch(0.4482 0.1283 270.67) | |
| Lab | lab(35.21 18.21 -44.84) | color: lab(35.21 18.21 -44.84) | |
| LCH | lch(35.21 48.4 292.1) | color: lch(35.21 48.4 292.1) |
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)
#434388 — rgb(67, 67, 136)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#424084 — rgb(66, 64, 132)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3C7976 — rgb(60, 121, 118)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(229, 45%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(229, 45%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(229, 45%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 45%, 62%), hsl(229, 45%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 45%, 42%), hsl(229, 45%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #3B4D9B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(229,45%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(229, 45%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(229, 45%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(229, 45%, 42%)?
HEX: #3B4D9B | RGB: rgb(59, 77, 155) | CMYK: 62%, 50%, 0%, 39% | HSV: 229°, 62%, 61%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3B4D9B?
The complementary color is HSL(49, 45%, 42%). 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, 45%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(229, 45%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #3B4D9B; — As RGB: color: rgb(59, 77, 155); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(229,45%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(229, 45%, 42%);