HSL(225, 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(225,70%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(225, 70%, 40%) | color: hsl(225, 70%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #1F42AD | color: #1F42AD | |
| RGB | rgb(31, 66, 173) | color: rgb(31, 66, 173) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(82%, 62%, 0%, 32%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(225, 82%, 68%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(225 12% 32%) | color: hwb(225 12% 32%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4268 0.1756 265.38) | color: oklch(0.4268 0.1756 265.38) | |
| Lab | lab(32.27 28.42 -60.48) | color: lab(32.27 28.42 -60.48) | |
| LCH | lch(32.27 66.82 295.17) | color: lch(32.27 66.82 295.17) |
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)
#2E2E93 — rgb(46, 46, 147)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2C2A8D — rgb(44, 42, 141)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#217F7A — rgb(33, 127, 122)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(225, 70%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(225, 70%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(225, 70%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(225, 70%, 60%), hsl(225, 70%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(225, 70%, 40%), hsl(225, 70%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #1F42AD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(225,70%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(225, 70%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(225, 70%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(225, 70%, 40%)?
HEX: #1F42AD | RGB: rgb(31, 66, 173) | CMYK: 82%, 62%, 0%, 32% | HSV: 225°, 82%, 68%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1F42AD?
The complementary color is HSL(45, 70%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 225°, 345°, and 105°. For analogous combinations, try hues 195° and 255°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(225, 70%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(225, 70%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #1F42AD; — As RGB: color: rgb(31, 66, 173); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(225,70%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(225, 70%, 40%);