HSL(243, 40%, 48%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(243,40%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(243, 40%, 48%) | color: hsl(243, 40%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #4E49AB | color: #4E49AB | |
| RGB | rgb(78, 73, 171) | color: rgb(78, 73, 171) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(54%, 57%, 0%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(243, 57%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(243 29% 33%) | color: hwb(243 29% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4657 0.152 281.01) | color: oklch(0.4657 0.152 281.01) | |
| Lab | lab(36.6 30.04 -52.12) | color: lab(36.6 30.04 -52.12) | |
| LCH | lch(36.6 60.16 299.96) | color: lch(36.6 60.16 299.96) |
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)
#4C4C93 — rgb(76, 76, 147)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4C4D8E — rgb(76, 77, 142)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4E817C — rgb(78, 129, 124)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(243, 40%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(243, 40%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(243, 40%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(243, 40%, 68%), hsl(243, 40%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(243, 40%, 48%), hsl(243, 40%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #4E49AB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(243,40%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(243, 40%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(243, 40%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(243, 40%, 48%)?
HEX: #4E49AB | RGB: rgb(78, 73, 171) | CMYK: 54%, 57%, 0%, 33% | HSV: 243°, 57%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4E49AB?
The complementary color is HSL(63, 40%, 48%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 243°, 3°, and 123°. For analogous combinations, try hues 213° and 273°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(243, 40%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(243, 40%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #4E49AB; — As RGB: color: rgb(78, 73, 171); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(243,40%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(243, 40%, 48%);