HSL(231, 34%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,34%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 34%, 40%) | color: hsl(231, 34%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #434E89 | color: #434E89 | |
| RGB | rgb(67, 78, 137) | color: rgb(67, 78, 137) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(51%, 43%, 0%, 46%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 51%, 54%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 26% 46%) | color: hwb(231 26% 46%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4436 0.0976 273.8) | color: oklch(0.4436 0.0976 273.8) | |
| Lab | lab(34.9 13.08 -34.37) | color: lab(34.9 13.08 -34.37) | |
| LCH | lch(34.9 36.77 290.84) | color: lch(34.9 36.77 290.84) |
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)
#48487B — rgb(72, 72, 123)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#474677 — rgb(71, 70, 119)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#446F6D — rgb(68, 111, 109)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 34%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(231, 34%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 34%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 34%, 60%), hsl(231, 34%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 34%, 40%), hsl(231, 34%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #434E89;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,34%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 34%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 34%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 34%, 40%)?
HEX: #434E89 | RGB: rgb(67, 78, 137) | CMYK: 51%, 43%, 0%, 46% | HSV: 231°, 51%, 54%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #434E89?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 34%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 231°, 351°, and 111°. For analogous combinations, try hues 201° and 261°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(231, 34%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 34%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #434E89; — As RGB: color: rgb(67, 78, 137); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,34%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 34%, 40%);