HSL(231, 44%, 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(231,44%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 44%, 40%) | color: hsl(231, 44%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #394793 | color: #394793 | |
| RGB | rgb(57, 71, 147) | color: rgb(57, 71, 147) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 52%, 0%, 42%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 61%, 58%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 23% 42%) | color: hwb(231 23% 42%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4285 0.1253 272.22) | color: oklch(0.4285 0.1253 272.22) | |
| Lab | lab(32.88 18.93 -43.74) | color: lab(32.88 18.93 -43.74) | |
| LCH | lch(32.88 47.66 293.4) | color: lch(32.88 47.66 293.4) |
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)
#3F3F81 — rgb(63, 63, 129)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3E3D7C — rgb(62, 61, 124)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3A726F — rgb(58, 114, 111)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 44%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(231, 44%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 44%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 44%, 60%), hsl(231, 44%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 44%, 40%), hsl(231, 44%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #394793;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,44%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 44%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 44%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 44%, 40%)?
HEX: #394793 | RGB: rgb(57, 71, 147) | CMYK: 61%, 52%, 0%, 42% | HSV: 231°, 61%, 58%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #394793?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 44%, 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, 44%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 44%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #394793; — As RGB: color: rgb(57, 71, 147); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,44%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 44%, 40%);