HSL(232, 68%, 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(232,68%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 68%, 42%) | color: hsl(232, 68%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #2236B4 | color: #2236B4 | |
| RGB | rgb(34, 54, 180) | color: rgb(34, 54, 180) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(81%, 70%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 81%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 13% 29%) | color: hwb(232 13% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4131 0.1978 268.24) | color: oklch(0.4131 0.1978 268.24) | |
| Lab | lab(30.09 39.05 -68.22) | color: lab(30.09 39.05 -68.22) | |
| LCH | lch(30.09 78.61 299.79) | color: lch(30.09 78.61 299.79) |
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)
#2B2B96 — rgb(43, 43, 150)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2A288E — rgb(42, 40, 142)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#237D78 — rgb(35, 125, 120)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 68%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(232, 68%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 68%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 68%, 62%), hsl(232, 68%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 68%, 42%), hsl(232, 68%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #2236B4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,68%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 68%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 68%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 68%, 42%)?
HEX: #2236B4 | RGB: rgb(34, 54, 180) | CMYK: 81%, 70%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 232°, 81%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2236B4?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 68%, 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, 68%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 68%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #2236B4; — As RGB: color: rgb(34, 54, 180); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,68%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 68%, 42%);