HSL(230, 42%, 15%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(230,42%,15%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(230, 42%, 15%) | color: hsl(230, 42%, 15%) | |
| HEX | #161C36 | color: #161C36 | |
| RGB | rgb(22, 28, 54) | color: rgb(22, 28, 54) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(59%, 48%, 0%, 79%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(229, 59%, 21%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(229 9% 79%) | color: hwb(229 9% 79%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2355 0.0508 272.18) | color: oklch(0.2355 0.0508 272.18) | |
| Lab | lab(11.05 6.33 -17.91) | color: lab(11.05 6.33 -17.91) | |
| LCH | lch(11.05 19 289.47) | color: lch(11.05 19 289.47) |
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)
#191930 — rgb(25, 25, 48)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#18182E — rgb(24, 24, 46)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#162B2A — rgb(22, 43, 42)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(230, 42%, 15%);
text
color: hsl(230, 42%, 15%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(230, 42%, 15%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 42%, 35%), hsl(230, 42%, 15%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 42%, 15%), hsl(230, 42%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #161C36;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(230,42%,15%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(230, 42%, 15%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(230, 42%, 15%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(230, 42%, 15%)?
HEX: #161C36 | RGB: rgb(22, 28, 54) | CMYK: 59%, 48%, 0%, 79% | HSV: 229°, 59%, 21%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #161C36?
The complementary color is HSL(50, 42%, 15%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 230°, 350°, and 110°. For analogous combinations, try hues 200° and 260°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(230, 42%, 15%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(230, 42%, 15%); — As HEX: color: #161C36; — As RGB: color: rgb(22, 28, 54); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(230,42%,15%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(230, 42%, 15%);