HSL(220, 70%, 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(220,70%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(220, 70%, 40%) | color: hsl(220, 70%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #1F4EAD | color: #1F4EAD | |
| RGB | rgb(31, 78, 173) | color: rgb(31, 78, 173) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(82%, 55%, 0%, 32%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(220, 82%, 68%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(220 12% 32%) | color: hwb(220 12% 32%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4511 0.1608 262.25) | color: oklch(0.4511 0.1608 262.25) | |
| Lab | lab(35.51 20.37 -55.2) | color: lab(35.51 20.37 -55.2) | |
| LCH | lch(35.51 58.84 290.26) | color: lch(35.51 58.84 290.26) |
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)
#333496 — rgb(51, 52, 150)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#312D91 — rgb(49, 45, 145)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#218480 — rgb(33, 132, 128)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(220, 70%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(220, 70%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(220, 70%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(220, 70%, 60%), hsl(220, 70%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(220, 70%, 40%), hsl(220, 70%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #1F4EAD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(220,70%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(220, 70%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(220, 70%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(220, 70%, 40%)?
HEX: #1F4EAD | RGB: rgb(31, 78, 173) | CMYK: 82%, 55%, 0%, 32% | HSV: 220°, 82%, 68%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1F4EAD?
The complementary color is HSL(40, 70%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 220°, 340°, and 100°. For analogous combinations, try hues 190° and 250°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(220, 70%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(220, 70%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #1F4EAD; — As RGB: color: rgb(31, 78, 173); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(220,70%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(220, 70%, 40%);