HSL(221, 48%, 53%)
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%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 48%, 53%) | color: hsl(221, 48%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #4E72C1 | color: #4E72C1 | |
| RGB | rgb(78, 114, 193) | color: rgb(78, 114, 193) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(60%, 41%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 60%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 30% 24%) | color: hwb(221 30% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5632 0.1294 264.2) | color: oklch(0.5632 0.1294 264.2) | |
| Lab | lab(48.89 11.54 -45.28) | color: lab(48.89 11.54 -45.28) | |
| LCH | lch(48.89 46.73 284.3) | color: lch(48.89 46.73 284.3) |
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)
#5E5EAE — rgb(94, 94, 174)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5C59A9 — rgb(92, 89, 169)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#509F9B — rgb(80, 159, 155)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 48%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(221, 48%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 48%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 48%, 73%), hsl(221, 48%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 48%, 53%), hsl(221, 48%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #4E72C1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,48%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 48%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 48%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 48%, 53%)?
HEX: #4E72C1 | RGB: rgb(78, 114, 193) | CMYK: 60%, 41%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 221°, 60%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4E72C1?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 48%, 53%). 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%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 48%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #4E72C1; — As RGB: color: rgb(78, 114, 193); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,48%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 48%, 53%);