HSL(231, 66%, 48%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,66%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 66%, 48%) | color: hsl(231, 66%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #2A42CB | color: #2A42CB | |
| RGB | rgb(42, 66, 203) | color: rgb(42, 66, 203) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(79%, 67%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 79%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 17% 20%) | color: hwb(231 17% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4593 0.2115 268.26) | color: oklch(0.4593 0.2115 268.26) | |
| Lab | lab(35.4 40.48 -72.99) | color: lab(35.4 40.48 -72.99) | |
| LCH | lch(35.4 83.46 299.01) | color: lch(35.4 83.46 299.01) |
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)
#3435AA — rgb(52, 53, 170)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3331A2 — rgb(51, 49, 162)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2B908A — rgb(43, 144, 138)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 66%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(231, 66%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 66%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 66%, 68%), hsl(231, 66%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 66%, 48%), hsl(231, 66%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #2A42CB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,66%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 66%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 66%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 66%, 48%)?
HEX: #2A42CB | RGB: rgb(42, 66, 203) | CMYK: 79%, 67%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 231°, 79%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2A42CB?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 66%, 48%). 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, 66%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 66%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #2A42CB; — As RGB: color: rgb(42, 66, 203); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,66%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 66%, 48%);