HSL(221, 48%, 28%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,48%,28%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 48%, 28%) | color: hsl(221, 48%, 28%) | |
| HEX | #253B6A | color: #253B6A | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 59, 106) | color: rgb(37, 59, 106) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(65%, 44%, 0%, 58%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 65%, 42%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 15% 58%) | color: hwb(221 15% 58%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3599 0.0862 263.72) | color: oklch(0.3599 0.0862 263.72) | |
| Lab | lab(25.45 7.79 -30.09) | color: lab(25.45 7.79 -30.09) | |
| LCH | lch(25.45 31.08 284.51) | color: lch(25.45 31.08 284.51) |
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)
#2F2F5F — rgb(47, 47, 95)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2D2C5C — rgb(45, 44, 92)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#265654 — rgb(38, 86, 84)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 48%, 28%);
text
color: hsl(221, 48%, 28%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 48%, 28%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 48%, 48%), hsl(221, 48%, 28%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 48%, 28%), hsl(221, 48%, 8%))
hex
background-color: #253B6A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,48%,28%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 48%, 28%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 48%, 28%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 48%, 28%)?
HEX: #253B6A | RGB: rgb(37, 59, 106) | CMYK: 65%, 44%, 0%, 58% | HSV: 221°, 65%, 42%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #253B6A?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 48%, 28%). 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, 48%, 28%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 48%, 28%); — As HEX: color: #253B6A; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 59, 106); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,48%,28%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 48%, 28%);