HSL(235, 40%, 31%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(235,40%,31%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(235, 40%, 31%) | color: hsl(235, 40%, 31%) | |
| HEX | #2F356F | color: #2F356F | |
| RGB | rgb(47, 53, 111) | color: rgb(47, 53, 111) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 52%, 0%, 56%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(234, 58%, 44%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(234 18% 56%) | color: hwb(234 18% 56%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3565 0.0992 275.72) | color: oklch(0.3565 0.0992 275.72) | |
| Lab | lab(24.63 16.05 -34.56) | color: lab(24.63 16.05 -34.56) | |
| LCH | lch(24.63 38.11 294.91) | color: lch(24.63 38.11 294.91) |
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)
#323261 — rgb(50, 50, 97)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#31315E — rgb(49, 49, 94)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2F5653 — rgb(47, 86, 83)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(235, 40%, 31%);
text
color: hsl(235, 40%, 31%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(235, 40%, 31%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(235, 40%, 51%), hsl(235, 40%, 31%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(235, 40%, 31%), hsl(235, 40%, 11%))
hex
background-color: #2F356F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(235,40%,31%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(235, 40%, 31%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(235, 40%, 31%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(235, 40%, 31%)?
HEX: #2F356F | RGB: rgb(47, 53, 111) | CMYK: 58%, 52%, 0%, 56% | HSV: 234°, 58%, 44%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2F356F?
The complementary color is HSL(55, 40%, 31%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 235°, 355°, and 115°. For analogous combinations, try hues 205° and 265°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(235, 40%, 31%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(235, 40%, 31%); — As HEX: color: #2F356F; — As RGB: color: rgb(47, 53, 111); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(235,40%,31%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(235, 40%, 31%);