HSL(224, 100%, 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(224,100%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(224, 100%, 40%) | color: hsl(224, 100%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #0036CC | color: #0036CC | |
| RGB | rgb(0, 54, 204) | color: rgb(0, 54, 204) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 74%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(224, 100%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(224 0% 20%) | color: hwb(224 0% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4306 0.2323 263.59) | color: oklch(0.4306 0.2323 263.59) | |
| Lab | lab(31.8 46.29 -79.55) | color: lab(31.8 46.29 -79.55) | |
| LCH | lch(31.8 92.04 300.2) | color: lch(31.8 92.04 300.2) |
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)
#1718A8 — rgb(23, 24, 168)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#14109F — rgb(20, 16, 159)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#038B85 — rgb(3, 139, 133)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(224, 100%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(224, 100%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(224, 100%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(224, 100%, 60%), hsl(224, 100%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(224, 100%, 40%), hsl(224, 100%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #0036CC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(224,100%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(224, 100%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(224, 100%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(224, 100%, 40%)?
HEX: #0036CC | RGB: rgb(0, 54, 204) | CMYK: 100%, 74%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 224°, 100%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #0036CC?
The complementary color is HSL(44, 100%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 224°, 344°, and 104°. For analogous combinations, try hues 194° and 254°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(224, 100%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(224, 100%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #0036CC; — As RGB: color: rgb(0, 54, 204); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(224,100%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(224, 100%, 40%);