HSL(230, 42%, 46%)
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%,46%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(230, 42%, 46%) | color: hsl(230, 42%, 46%) | |
| HEX | #4454A7 | color: #4454A7 | |
| RGB | rgb(68, 84, 167) | color: rgb(68, 84, 167) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(59%, 50%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 59%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 27% 35%) | color: hwb(230 27% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.477 0.1337 272.19) | color: oklch(0.477 0.1337 272.19) | |
| Lab | lab(38.48 19.63 -46.75) | color: lab(38.48 19.63 -46.75) | |
| LCH | lch(38.48 50.7 292.78) | color: lch(38.48 50.7 292.78) |
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)
#4B4B93 — rgb(75, 75, 147)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4A498E — rgb(74, 73, 142)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#458380 — rgb(69, 131, 128)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(230, 42%, 46%);
text
color: hsl(230, 42%, 46%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(230, 42%, 46%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 42%, 66%), hsl(230, 42%, 46%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 42%, 46%), hsl(230, 42%, 26%))
hex
background-color: #4454A7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(230,42%,46%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(230, 42%, 46%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(230, 42%, 46%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(230, 42%, 46%)?
HEX: #4454A7 | RGB: rgb(68, 84, 167) | CMYK: 59%, 50%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 230°, 59%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4454A7?
The complementary color is HSL(50, 42%, 46%). 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%, 46%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(230, 42%, 46%); — As HEX: color: #4454A7; — As RGB: color: rgb(68, 84, 167); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(230,42%,46%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(230, 42%, 46%);