HSL(221, 50%, 29%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,50%,29%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 50%, 29%) | color: hsl(221, 50%, 29%) | |
| HEX | #253C6F | color: #253C6F | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 60, 111) | color: rgb(37, 60, 111) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(67%, 46%, 0%, 56%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 67%, 44%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 15% 56%) | color: hwb(221 15% 56%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3658 0.0926 264.09) | color: oklch(0.3658 0.0926 264.09) | |
| Lab | lab(26.08 9.02 -32.29) | color: lab(26.08 9.02 -32.29) | |
| LCH | lch(26.08 33.53 285.61) | color: lch(26.08 33.53 285.61) |
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)
#2F2F63 — rgb(47, 47, 99)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2E2C60 — rgb(46, 44, 96)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#265957 — rgb(38, 89, 87)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 50%, 29%);
text
color: hsl(221, 50%, 29%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 50%, 29%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 50%, 49%), hsl(221, 50%, 29%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 50%, 29%), hsl(221, 50%, 9%))
hex
background-color: #253C6F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,50%,29%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 50%, 29%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 50%, 29%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 50%, 29%)?
HEX: #253C6F | RGB: rgb(37, 60, 111) | CMYK: 67%, 46%, 0%, 56% | HSV: 221°, 67%, 44%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #253C6F?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 50%, 29%). 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, 50%, 29%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 50%, 29%); — As HEX: color: #253C6F; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 60, 111); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,50%,29%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 50%, 29%);