HSL(232, 57%, 42%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(232,57%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 57%, 42%) | color: hsl(232, 57%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #2E3EA8 | color: #2E3EA8 | |
| RGB | rgb(46, 62, 168) | color: rgb(46, 62, 168) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 63%, 0%, 34%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 73%, 66%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 18% 34%) | color: hwb(232 18% 34%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4214 0.1697 270.57) | color: oklch(0.4214 0.1697 270.57) | |
| Lab | lab(31.47 30.77 -58.77) | color: lab(31.47 30.77 -58.77) | |
| LCH | lch(31.47 66.34 297.64) | color: lch(31.47 66.34 297.64) |
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)
#35358E — rgb(53, 53, 142)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#343388 — rgb(52, 51, 136)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2F7A76 — rgb(47, 122, 118)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 57%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(232, 57%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 57%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 57%, 62%), hsl(232, 57%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 57%, 42%), hsl(232, 57%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #2E3EA8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,57%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 57%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 57%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 57%, 42%)?
HEX: #2E3EA8 | RGB: rgb(46, 62, 168) | CMYK: 73%, 63%, 0%, 34% | HSV: 232°, 73%, 66%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2E3EA8?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 57%, 42%). 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, 57%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 57%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #2E3EA8; — As RGB: color: rgb(46, 62, 168); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,57%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 57%, 42%);