HSL(229, 63%, 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(229,63%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(229, 63%, 42%) | color: hsl(229, 63%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #2840AF | color: #2840AF | |
| RGB | rgb(40, 64, 175) | color: rgb(40, 64, 175) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(77%, 63%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(229, 77%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(229 16% 31%) | color: hwb(229 16% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4285 0.1783 268.18) | color: oklch(0.4285 0.1783 268.18) | |
| Lab | lab(32.28 31.36 -61.63) | color: lab(32.28 31.36 -61.63) | |
| LCH | lch(32.28 69.15 296.97) | color: lch(32.28 69.15 296.97) |
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)
#323394 — rgb(50, 51, 148)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#312F8E — rgb(49, 47, 142)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#297F7A — rgb(41, 127, 122)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(229, 63%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(229, 63%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(229, 63%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 63%, 62%), hsl(229, 63%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 63%, 42%), hsl(229, 63%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #2840AF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(229,63%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(229, 63%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(229, 63%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(229, 63%, 42%)?
HEX: #2840AF | RGB: rgb(40, 64, 175) | CMYK: 77%, 63%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 229°, 77%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2840AF?
The complementary color is HSL(49, 63%, 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, 63%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(229, 63%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #2840AF; — As RGB: color: rgb(40, 64, 175); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(229,63%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(229, 63%, 42%);