HSL(233, 40%, 70%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(233,40%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(233, 40%, 70%) | color: hsl(233, 40%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #949BD1 | color: #949BD1 | |
| RGB | rgb(148, 155, 209) | color: rgb(148, 155, 209) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 26%, 0%, 18%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(233, 29%, 82%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(233 58% 18%) | color: hwb(233 58% 18%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7038 0.0794 278.43) | color: oklch(0.7038 0.0794 278.43) | |
| Lab | lab(65.23 9.74 -28.41) | color: lab(65.23 9.74 -28.41) | |
| LCH | lch(65.23 30.03 288.92) | color: lch(65.23 30.03 288.92) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#9797C4 — rgb(151, 151, 196)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9796C1 — rgb(151, 150, 193)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#94BAB7 — rgb(148, 186, 183)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(233, 40%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(233, 40%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(233, 40%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 40%, 90%), hsl(233, 40%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 40%, 70%), hsl(233, 40%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #949BD1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(233,40%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(233, 40%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(233, 40%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(233, 40%, 70%)?
HEX: #949BD1 | RGB: rgb(148, 155, 209) | CMYK: 29%, 26%, 0%, 18% | HSV: 233°, 29%, 82%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #949BD1?
The complementary color is HSL(53, 40%, 70%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 233°, 353°, and 113°. For analogous combinations, try hues 203° and 263°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(233, 40%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(233, 40%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #949BD1; — As RGB: color: rgb(148, 155, 209); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(233,40%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(233, 40%, 70%);