HSL(232, 59%, 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(232,59%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 59%, 40%) | color: hsl(232, 59%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #2A3AA2 | color: #2A3AA2 | |
| RGB | rgb(42, 58, 162) | color: rgb(42, 58, 162) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 64%, 0%, 36%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 74%, 64%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 17% 36%) | color: hwb(232 17% 36%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4064 0.1676 270.21) | color: oklch(0.4064 0.1676 270.21) | |
| Lab | lab(29.73 30.68 -58.01) | color: lab(29.73 30.68 -58.01) | |
| LCH | lch(29.73 65.62 297.87) | color: lch(29.73 65.62 297.87) |
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)
#313189 — rgb(49, 49, 137)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#302F83 — rgb(48, 47, 131)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2B7571 — rgb(43, 117, 113)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 59%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(232, 59%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 59%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 59%, 60%), hsl(232, 59%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 59%, 40%), hsl(232, 59%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #2A3AA2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,59%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 59%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 59%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 59%, 40%)?
HEX: #2A3AA2 | RGB: rgb(42, 58, 162) | CMYK: 74%, 64%, 0%, 36% | HSV: 232°, 74%, 64%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2A3AA2?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 59%, 40%). 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, 59%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 59%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #2A3AA2; — As RGB: color: rgb(42, 58, 162); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,59%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 59%, 40%);