HSL(243, 40%, 49%)
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%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(243, 40%, 49%) | color: hsl(243, 40%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #504BAF | color: #504BAF | |
| RGB | rgb(80, 75, 175) | color: rgb(80, 75, 175) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(54%, 57%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(243, 57%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(243 30% 31%) | color: hwb(243 30% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4739 0.1545 280.97) | color: oklch(0.4739 0.1545 280.97) | |
| Lab | lab(37.54 30.49 -52.97) | color: lab(37.54 30.49 -52.97) | |
| LCH | lch(37.54 61.12 299.93) | color: lch(37.54 61.12 299.93) |
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)
#4E4E97 — rgb(78, 78, 151)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4E4F91 — rgb(78, 79, 145)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#508480 — rgb(80, 132, 128)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(243, 40%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(243, 40%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(243, 40%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(243, 40%, 69%), hsl(243, 40%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(243, 40%, 49%), hsl(243, 40%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #504BAF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(243,40%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(243, 40%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(243, 40%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(243, 40%, 49%)?
HEX: #504BAF | RGB: rgb(80, 75, 175) | CMYK: 54%, 57%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 243°, 57%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #504BAF?
The complementary color is HSL(63, 40%, 49%). 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%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(243, 40%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #504BAF; — As RGB: color: rgb(80, 75, 175); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(243,40%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(243, 40%, 49%);