HSL(229, 70%, 49%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(229,70%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(229, 70%, 49%) | color: hsl(229, 70%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #2546D4 | color: #2546D4 | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 70, 212) | color: rgb(37, 70, 212) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(83%, 67%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(229, 83%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(229 14% 17%) | color: hwb(229 14% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4728 0.2195 266.68) | color: oklch(0.4728 0.2195 266.68) | |
| Lab | lab(36.98 40.85 -75.61) | color: lab(36.98 40.85 -75.61) | |
| LCH | lch(36.98 85.94 298.38) | color: lch(36.98 85.94 298.38) |
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)
#3334B2 — rgb(51, 52, 178)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#312FA9 — rgb(49, 47, 169)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#279791 — rgb(39, 151, 145)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(229, 70%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(229, 70%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(229, 70%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 70%, 69%), hsl(229, 70%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 70%, 49%), hsl(229, 70%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #2546D4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(229,70%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(229, 70%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(229, 70%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(229, 70%, 49%)?
HEX: #2546D4 | RGB: rgb(37, 70, 212) | CMYK: 83%, 67%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 229°, 83%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2546D4?
The complementary color is HSL(49, 70%, 49%). 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, 70%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(229, 70%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #2546D4; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 70, 212); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(229,70%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(229, 70%, 49%);