HSL(245, 72%, 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(245,72%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(245, 72%, 40%) | color: hsl(245, 72%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #291DAF | color: #291DAF | |
| RGB | rgb(41, 29, 175) | color: rgb(41, 29, 175) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(77%, 83%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(245, 83%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(245 12% 31%) | color: hwb(245 12% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3771 0.2129 272.94) | color: oklch(0.3771 0.2129 272.94) | |
| Lab | lab(25.09 51.54 -73.5) | color: lab(25.09 51.54 -73.5) | |
| LCH | lch(25.09 89.77 305.04) | color: lch(25.09 89.77 305.04) |
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)
#24248C — rgb(36, 36, 140)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#252583 — rgb(37, 37, 131)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#28706A — rgb(40, 112, 106)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(245, 72%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(245, 72%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(245, 72%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(245, 72%, 60%), hsl(245, 72%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(245, 72%, 40%), hsl(245, 72%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #291DAF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(245,72%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(245, 72%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(245, 72%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(245, 72%, 40%)?
HEX: #291DAF | RGB: rgb(41, 29, 175) | CMYK: 77%, 83%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 245°, 83%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #291DAF?
The complementary color is HSL(65, 72%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 245°, 5°, and 125°. For analogous combinations, try hues 215° and 275°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(245, 72%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(245, 72%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #291DAF; — As RGB: color: rgb(41, 29, 175); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(245,72%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(245, 72%, 40%);