HSL(231, 69%, 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(231,69%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 69%, 40%) | color: hsl(231, 69%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #2035AC | color: #2035AC | |
| RGB | rgb(32, 53, 172) | color: rgb(32, 53, 172) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(81%, 69%, 0%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 81%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 13% 33%) | color: hwb(231 13% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4025 0.1892 267.98) | color: oklch(0.4025 0.1892 267.98) | |
| Lab | lab(28.98 36.62 -65.27) | color: lab(28.98 36.62 -65.27) | |
| LCH | lch(28.98 74.84 299.29) | color: lch(28.98 74.84 299.29) |
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)
#29298F — rgb(41, 41, 143)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#282688 — rgb(40, 38, 136)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#217873 — rgb(33, 120, 115)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 69%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(231, 69%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 69%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 69%, 60%), hsl(231, 69%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 69%, 40%), hsl(231, 69%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #2035AC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,69%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 69%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 69%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 69%, 40%)?
HEX: #2035AC | RGB: rgb(32, 53, 172) | CMYK: 81%, 69%, 0%, 33% | HSV: 231°, 81%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2035AC?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 69%, 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, 69%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 69%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #2035AC; — As RGB: color: rgb(32, 53, 172); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,69%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 69%, 40%);