HSL(221, 32%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,32%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 32%, 40%) | color: hsl(221, 32%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #455A87 | color: #455A87 | |
| RGB | rgb(69, 90, 135) | color: rgb(69, 90, 135) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 33%, 0%, 47%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 49%, 53%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 27% 47%) | color: hwb(221 27% 47%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4708 0.0778 264.52) | color: oklch(0.4708 0.0778 264.52) | |
| Lab | lab(38.42 5.2 -27.58) | color: lab(38.42 5.2 -27.58) | |
| LCH | lch(38.42 28.07 280.68) | color: lch(38.42 28.07 280.68) |
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)
#4E4E7C — rgb(78, 78, 124)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4D4B7A — rgb(77, 75, 122)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#467472 — rgb(70, 116, 114)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 32%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(221, 32%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 32%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 32%, 60%), hsl(221, 32%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 32%, 40%), hsl(221, 32%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #455A87;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,32%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 32%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 32%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 32%, 40%)?
HEX: #455A87 | RGB: rgb(69, 90, 135) | CMYK: 49%, 33%, 0%, 47% | HSV: 221°, 49%, 53%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #455A87?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 32%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 221°, 341°, and 101°. For analogous combinations, try hues 191° and 251°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(221, 32%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 32%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #455A87; — As RGB: color: rgb(69, 90, 135); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,32%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 32%, 40%);