HSL(232, 17%, 31%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(232,17%,31%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 17%, 31%) | color: hsl(232, 17%, 31%) | |
| HEX | #42455C | color: #42455C | |
| RGB | rgb(66, 69, 92) | color: rgb(66, 69, 92) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 25%, 0%, 64%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(233, 28%, 36%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(233 26% 64%) | color: hwb(233 26% 64%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3972 0.039 278.68) | color: oklch(0.3972 0.039 278.68) | |
| Lab | lab(29.88 4.66 -14) | color: lab(29.88 4.66 -14) | |
| LCH | lch(29.88 14.76 288.41) | color: lch(29.88 14.76 288.41) |
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)
#434356 — rgb(67, 67, 86)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#434355 — rgb(67, 67, 85)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#425251 — rgb(66, 82, 81)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 17%, 31%);
text
color: hsl(232, 17%, 31%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 17%, 31%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 17%, 51%), hsl(232, 17%, 31%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 17%, 31%), hsl(232, 17%, 11%))
hex
background-color: #42455C;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,17%,31%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 17%, 31%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 17%, 31%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 17%, 31%)?
HEX: #42455C | RGB: rgb(66, 69, 92) | CMYK: 28%, 25%, 0%, 64% | HSV: 233°, 28%, 36%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #42455C?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 17%, 31%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 232°, 352°, and 112°. For analogous combinations, try hues 202° and 262°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(232, 17%, 31%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 17%, 31%); — As HEX: color: #42455C; — As RGB: color: rgb(66, 69, 92); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,17%,31%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 17%, 31%);