HSL(215, 40%, 24%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(215,40%,24%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(215, 40%, 24%) | color: hsl(215, 40%, 24%) | |
| HEX | #253956 | color: #253956 | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 57, 86) | color: rgb(37, 57, 86) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 34%, 0%, 66%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(216, 57%, 34%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(216 15% 66%) | color: hwb(216 15% 66%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3421 0.0574 257.62) | color: oklch(0.3421 0.0574 257.62) | |
| Lab | lab(23.64 1.66 -19.94) | color: lab(23.64 1.66 -19.94) | |
| LCH | lch(23.64 20.01 274.76) | color: lch(23.64 20.01 274.76) |
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)
#2E2E4F — rgb(46, 46, 79)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2D2B4D — rgb(45, 43, 77)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#264948 — rgb(38, 73, 72)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(215, 40%, 24%);
text
color: hsl(215, 40%, 24%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(215, 40%, 24%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(215, 40%, 44%), hsl(215, 40%, 24%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(215, 40%, 24%), hsl(215, 40%, 4%))
hex
background-color: #253956;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(215,40%,24%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(215, 40%, 24%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(215, 40%, 24%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(215, 40%, 24%)?
HEX: #253956 | RGB: rgb(37, 57, 86) | CMYK: 57%, 34%, 0%, 66% | HSV: 216°, 57%, 34%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #253956?
The complementary color is HSL(35, 40%, 24%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 215°, 335°, and 95°. For analogous combinations, try hues 185° and 245°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(215, 40%, 24%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(215, 40%, 24%); — As HEX: color: #253956; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 57, 86); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(215,40%,24%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(215, 40%, 24%);