HSL(221, 48%, 42%)
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%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 48%, 42%) | color: hsl(221, 48%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #38589F | color: #38589F | |
| RGB | rgb(56, 88, 159) | color: rgb(56, 88, 159) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(65%, 45%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 65%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 22% 38%) | color: hwb(221 22% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4731 0.1208 264.08) | color: oklch(0.4731 0.1208 264.08) | |
| Lab | lab(38.41 11.86 -42.12) | color: lab(38.41 11.86 -42.12) | |
| LCH | lch(38.41 43.76 285.73) | color: lch(38.41 43.76 285.73) |
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)
#46468E — rgb(70, 70, 142)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#44428A — rgb(68, 66, 138)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3A807D — rgb(58, 128, 125)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 48%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(221, 48%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 48%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 48%, 62%), hsl(221, 48%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 48%, 42%), hsl(221, 48%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #38589F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,48%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 48%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 48%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 48%, 42%)?
HEX: #38589F | RGB: rgb(56, 88, 159) | CMYK: 65%, 45%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 221°, 65%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #38589F?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 48%, 42%). 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%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 48%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #38589F; — As RGB: color: rgb(56, 88, 159); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,48%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 48%, 42%);