HSL(221, 37%, 51%)
Blue — Blue color
Adjust Color
Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,37%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 37%, 51%) | color: hsl(221, 37%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #5471B0 | color: #5471B0 | |
| RGB | rgb(84, 113, 176) | color: rgb(84, 113, 176) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 36%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 52%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 33% 31%) | color: hwb(221 33% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5547 0.1042 264.5) | color: oklch(0.5547 0.1042 264.5) | |
| Lab | lab(48.04 7.83 -36.77) | color: lab(48.04 7.83 -36.77) | |
| LCH | lch(48.04 37.59 282.02) | color: lch(48.04 37.59 282.02) |
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)
#6161A1 — rgb(97, 97, 161)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5F5D9D — rgb(95, 93, 157)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#559592 — rgb(85, 149, 146)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 37%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(221, 37%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 37%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 37%, 71%), hsl(221, 37%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 37%, 51%), hsl(221, 37%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #5471B0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,37%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 37%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 37%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 37%, 51%)?
HEX: #5471B0 | RGB: rgb(84, 113, 176) | CMYK: 52%, 36%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 221°, 52%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5471B0?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 37%, 51%). 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, 37%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 37%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #5471B0; — As RGB: color: rgb(84, 113, 176); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,37%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 37%, 51%);