HSL(253, 46%, 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(253,46%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(253, 46%, 40%) | color: hsl(253, 46%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #4B3795 | color: #4B3795 | |
| RGB | rgb(75, 55, 149) | color: rgb(75, 55, 149) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 63%, 0%, 42%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(253, 63%, 58%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(253 21% 42%) | color: hwb(253 21% 42%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4142 0.1472 288) | color: oklch(0.4142 0.1472 288) | |
| Lab | lab(30.39 33.61 -48.91) | color: lab(30.39 33.61 -48.91) | |
| LCH | lch(30.39 59.34 304.5) | color: lch(30.39 59.34 304.5) |
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)
#42427E — rgb(66, 66, 126)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#444579 — rgb(68, 69, 121)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4A6C68 — rgb(74, 108, 104)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(253, 46%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(253, 46%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(253, 46%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(253, 46%, 60%), hsl(253, 46%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(253, 46%, 40%), hsl(253, 46%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #4B3795;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(253,46%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(253, 46%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(253, 46%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(253, 46%, 40%)?
HEX: #4B3795 | RGB: rgb(75, 55, 149) | CMYK: 50%, 63%, 0%, 42% | HSV: 253°, 63%, 58%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4B3795?
The complementary color is HSL(73, 46%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 253°, 13°, and 133°. For analogous combinations, try hues 223° and 283°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(253, 46%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(253, 46%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #4B3795; — As RGB: color: rgb(75, 55, 149); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(253,46%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(253, 46%, 40%);