HSL(227, 55%, 42%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(227,55%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(227, 55%, 42%) | color: hsl(227, 55%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #304AA6 | color: #304AA6 | |
| RGB | rgb(48, 74, 166) | color: rgb(48, 74, 166) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 55%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(227, 71%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(227 19% 35%) | color: hwb(227 19% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4441 0.1514 267.82) | color: oklch(0.4441 0.1514 267.82) | |
| Lab | lab(34.56 22.37 -52.54) | color: lab(34.56 22.37 -52.54) | |
| LCH | lch(34.56 57.1 293.06) | color: lch(34.56 57.1 293.06) |
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)
#3B3B90 — rgb(59, 59, 144)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3A388A — rgb(58, 56, 138)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#317E7A — rgb(49, 126, 122)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(227, 55%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(227, 55%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(227, 55%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(227, 55%, 62%), hsl(227, 55%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(227, 55%, 42%), hsl(227, 55%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #304AA6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(227,55%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(227, 55%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(227, 55%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(227, 55%, 42%)?
HEX: #304AA6 | RGB: rgb(48, 74, 166) | CMYK: 71%, 55%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 227°, 71%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #304AA6?
The complementary color is HSL(47, 55%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 227°, 347°, and 107°. For analogous combinations, try hues 197° and 257°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(227, 55%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(227, 55%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #304AA6; — As RGB: color: rgb(48, 74, 166); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(227,55%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(227, 55%, 42%);