HSL(230, 72%, 57%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(230,72%,57%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(230, 72%, 57%) | color: hsl(230, 72%, 57%) | |
| HEX | #425DE0 | color: #425DE0 | |
| RGB | rgb(66, 93, 224) | color: rgb(66, 93, 224) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 58%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 71%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 26% 12%) | color: hwb(230 26% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5367 0.201 269.48) | color: oklch(0.5367 0.201 269.48) | |
| Lab | lab(44.75 33.58 -69.69) | color: lab(44.75 33.58 -69.69) | |
| LCH | lch(44.75 77.36 295.73) | color: lch(44.75 77.36 295.73) |
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)
#4E4EC0 — rgb(78, 78, 192)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4C4AB9 — rgb(76, 74, 185)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#43A7A2 — rgb(67, 167, 162)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(230, 72%, 57%);
text
color: hsl(230, 72%, 57%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(230, 72%, 57%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 72%, 77%), hsl(230, 72%, 57%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 72%, 57%), hsl(230, 72%, 37%))
hex
background-color: #425DE0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(230,72%,57%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(230, 72%, 57%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(230, 72%, 57%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(230, 72%, 57%)?
HEX: #425DE0 | RGB: rgb(66, 93, 224) | CMYK: 71%, 58%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 230°, 71%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #425DE0?
The complementary color is HSL(50, 72%, 57%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 230°, 350°, and 110°. For analogous combinations, try hues 200° and 260°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(230, 72%, 57%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(230, 72%, 57%); — As HEX: color: #425DE0; — As RGB: color: rgb(66, 93, 224); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(230,72%,57%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(230, 72%, 57%);