HSL(237, 40%, 46%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,40%,46%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 40%, 46%) | color: hsl(237, 40%, 46%) | |
| HEX | #464BA4 | color: #464BA4 | |
| RGB | rgb(70, 75, 164) | color: rgb(70, 75, 164) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 54%, 0%, 36%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 57%, 64%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 28% 36%) | color: hwb(237 28% 36%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4581 0.1411 276.86) | color: oklch(0.4581 0.1411 276.86) | |
| Lab | lab(36.01 24.83 -48.92) | color: lab(36.01 24.83 -48.92) | |
| LCH | lch(36.01 54.86 296.91) | color: lch(36.01 54.86 296.91) |
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)
#48488E — rgb(72, 72, 142)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#484889 — rgb(72, 72, 137)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#467D7A — rgb(70, 125, 122)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 40%, 46%);
text
color: hsl(237, 40%, 46%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 40%, 46%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 66%), hsl(237, 40%, 46%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 46%), hsl(237, 40%, 26%))
hex
background-color: #464BA4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,40%,46%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 40%, 46%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 46%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 40%, 46%)?
HEX: #464BA4 | RGB: rgb(70, 75, 164) | CMYK: 57%, 54%, 0%, 36% | HSV: 237°, 57%, 64%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #464BA4?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 40%, 46%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 237°, 357°, and 117°. For analogous combinations, try hues 207° and 267°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(237, 40%, 46%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 40%, 46%); — As HEX: color: #464BA4; — As RGB: color: rgb(70, 75, 164); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,40%,46%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 46%);