HSL(230, 70%, 56%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(230,70%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(230, 70%, 56%) | color: hsl(230, 70%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #405ADD | color: #405ADD | |
| RGB | rgb(64, 90, 221) | color: rgb(64, 90, 221) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 59%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 71%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 25% 13%) | color: hwb(230 25% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5277 0.2012 269.56) | color: oklch(0.5277 0.2012 269.56) | |
| Lab | lab(43.68 34.15 -69.73) | color: lab(43.68 34.15 -69.73) | |
| LCH | lch(43.68 77.64 296.09) | color: lch(43.68 77.64 296.09) |
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)
#4B4BBD — rgb(75, 75, 189)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4A48B6 — rgb(74, 72, 182)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#41A49F — rgb(65, 164, 159)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(230, 70%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(230, 70%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(230, 70%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 70%, 76%), hsl(230, 70%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 70%, 56%), hsl(230, 70%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #405ADD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(230,70%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(230, 70%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(230, 70%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(230, 70%, 56%)?
HEX: #405ADD | RGB: rgb(64, 90, 221) | CMYK: 71%, 59%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 230°, 71%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #405ADD?
The complementary color is HSL(50, 70%, 56%). 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, 70%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(230, 70%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #405ADD; — As RGB: color: rgb(64, 90, 221); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(230,70%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(230, 70%, 56%);