HSL(238, 73%, 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(238,73%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(238, 73%, 40%) | color: hsl(238, 73%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #1C21B0 | color: #1C21B0 | |
| RGB | rgb(28, 33, 176) | color: rgb(28, 33, 176) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(84%, 81%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(238, 84%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(238 11% 31%) | color: hwb(238 11% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3761 0.2144 268.75) | color: oklch(0.3761 0.2144 268.75) | |
| Lab | lab(25.16 49.26 -73.99) | color: lab(25.16 49.26 -73.99) | |
| LCH | lch(25.16 88.89 303.65) | color: lch(25.16 88.89 303.65) |
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)
#1E1E8D — rgb(30, 30, 141)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1E1E85 — rgb(30, 30, 133)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#1C726C — rgb(28, 114, 108)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(238, 73%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(238, 73%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(238, 73%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 73%, 60%), hsl(238, 73%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 73%, 40%), hsl(238, 73%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #1C21B0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(238,73%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(238, 73%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(238, 73%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(238, 73%, 40%)?
HEX: #1C21B0 | RGB: rgb(28, 33, 176) | CMYK: 84%, 81%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 238°, 84%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1C21B0?
The complementary color is HSL(58, 73%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 238°, 358°, and 118°. For analogous combinations, try hues 208° and 268°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(238, 73%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(238, 73%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #1C21B0; — As RGB: color: rgb(28, 33, 176); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(238,73%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(238, 73%, 40%);