HSL(231, 59%, 43%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,59%,43%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 59%, 43%) | color: hsl(231, 59%, 43%) | |
| HEX | #2D40AE | color: #2D40AE | |
| RGB | rgb(45, 64, 174) | color: rgb(45, 64, 174) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 63%, 0%, 32%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 74%, 68%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 18% 32%) | color: hwb(231 18% 32%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4299 0.1756 269.7) | color: oklch(0.4299 0.1756 269.7) | |
| Lab | lab(32.44 31.54 -60.78) | color: lab(32.44 31.54 -60.78) | |
| LCH | lch(32.44 68.48 297.43) | color: lch(32.44 68.48 297.43) |
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)
#353593 — rgb(53, 53, 147)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#34338D — rgb(52, 51, 141)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2E7E7A — rgb(46, 126, 122)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 59%, 43%);
text
color: hsl(231, 59%, 43%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 59%, 43%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 59%, 63%), hsl(231, 59%, 43%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 59%, 43%), hsl(231, 59%, 23%))
hex
background-color: #2D40AE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,59%,43%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 59%, 43%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 59%, 43%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 59%, 43%)?
HEX: #2D40AE | RGB: rgb(45, 64, 174) | CMYK: 74%, 63%, 0%, 32% | HSV: 231°, 74%, 68%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2D40AE?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 59%, 43%). 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, 59%, 43%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 59%, 43%); — As HEX: color: #2D40AE; — As RGB: color: rgb(45, 64, 174); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,59%,43%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 59%, 43%);