HSL(217, 55%, 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(217,55%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(217, 55%, 40%) | color: hsl(217, 55%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #2E599E | color: #2E599E | |
| RGB | rgb(46, 89, 158) | color: rgb(46, 89, 158) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 44%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 71%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 18% 38%) | color: hwb(217 18% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4699 0.1218 259.46) | color: oklch(0.4699 0.1218 259.46) | |
| Lab | lab(38.19 9.12 -41.91) | color: lab(38.19 9.12 -41.91) | |
| LCH | lch(38.19 42.89 282.28) | color: lch(38.19 42.89 282.28) |
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)
#41418D — rgb(65, 65, 141)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3E3B89 — rgb(62, 59, 137)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#30807D — rgb(48, 128, 125)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(217, 55%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(217, 55%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(217, 55%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 55%, 60%), hsl(217, 55%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 55%, 40%), hsl(217, 55%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #2E599E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(217,55%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(217, 55%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(217, 55%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(217, 55%, 40%)?
HEX: #2E599E | RGB: rgb(46, 89, 158) | CMYK: 71%, 44%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 217°, 71%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2E599E?
The complementary color is HSL(37, 55%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 217°, 337°, and 97°. For analogous combinations, try hues 187° and 247°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(217, 55%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(217, 55%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #2E599E; — As RGB: color: rgb(46, 89, 158); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(217,55%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(217, 55%, 40%);