HSL(253, 40%, 18%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(253,40%,18%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(253, 40%, 18%) | color: hsl(253, 40%, 18%) | |
| HEX | #231C40 | color: #231C40 | |
| RGB | rgb(35, 28, 64) | color: rgb(35, 28, 64) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(45%, 56%, 0%, 75%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(252, 56%, 25%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(252 11% 75%) | color: hwb(252 11% 75%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2554 0.0659 289.87) | color: oklch(0.2554 0.0659 289.87) | |
| Lab | lab(12.97 13.93 -21.87) | color: lab(12.97 13.93 -21.87) | |
| LCH | lch(12.97 25.93 302.49) | color: lch(12.97 25.93 302.49) |
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)
#202037 — rgb(32, 32, 55)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#202135 — rgb(32, 33, 53)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#23302F — rgb(35, 48, 47)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(253, 40%, 18%);
text
color: hsl(253, 40%, 18%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(253, 40%, 18%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(253, 40%, 38%), hsl(253, 40%, 18%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(253, 40%, 18%), hsl(253, 40%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #231C40;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(253,40%,18%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(253, 40%, 18%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(253, 40%, 18%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(253, 40%, 18%)?
HEX: #231C40 | RGB: rgb(35, 28, 64) | CMYK: 45%, 56%, 0%, 75% | HSV: 252°, 56%, 25%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #231C40?
The complementary color is HSL(73, 40%, 18%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 253°, 13°, and 133°. For analogous combinations, try hues 223° and 283°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(253, 40%, 18%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(253, 40%, 18%); — As HEX: color: #231C40; — As RGB: color: rgb(35, 28, 64); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(253,40%,18%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(253, 40%, 18%);