HSL(238, 28%, 21%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(238,28%,21%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(238, 28%, 21%) | color: hsl(238, 28%, 21%) | |
| HEX | #272845 | color: #272845 | |
| RGB | rgb(39, 40, 69) | color: rgb(39, 40, 69) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 42%, 0%, 73%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(238, 43%, 27%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(238 15% 73%) | color: hwb(238 15% 73%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2907 0.0525 281.1) | color: oklch(0.2907 0.0525 281.1) | |
| Lab | lab(17.36 8.19 -18.37) | color: lab(17.36 8.19 -18.37) | |
| LCH | lch(17.36 20.11 294.03) | color: lch(17.36 20.11 294.03) |
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)
#27273E — rgb(39, 39, 62)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#27273C — rgb(39, 39, 60)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#273837 — rgb(39, 56, 55)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(238, 28%, 21%);
text
color: hsl(238, 28%, 21%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(238, 28%, 21%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 28%, 41%), hsl(238, 28%, 21%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 28%, 21%), hsl(238, 28%, 1%))
hex
background-color: #272845;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(238,28%,21%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(238, 28%, 21%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(238, 28%, 21%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(238, 28%, 21%)?
HEX: #272845 | RGB: rgb(39, 40, 69) | CMYK: 43%, 42%, 0%, 73% | HSV: 238°, 43%, 27%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #272845?
The complementary color is HSL(58, 28%, 21%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 238°, 358°, and 118°. For analogous combinations, try hues 208° and 268°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(238, 28%, 21%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(238, 28%, 21%); — As HEX: color: #272845; — As RGB: color: rgb(39, 40, 69); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(238,28%,21%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(238, 28%, 21%);