HSL(221, 52%, 46%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,52%,46%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 52%, 46%) | color: hsl(221, 52%, 46%) | |
| HEX | #385FB2 | color: #385FB2 | |
| RGB | rgb(56, 95, 178) | color: rgb(56, 95, 178) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 47%, 0%, 30%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 69%, 70%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 22% 30%) | color: hwb(221 22% 30%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5013 0.1392 263.32) | color: oklch(0.5013 0.1392 263.32) | |
| Lab | lab(41.59 14.27 -48.28) | color: lab(41.59 14.27 -48.28) | |
| LCH | lch(41.59 50.34 286.47) | color: lch(41.59 50.34 286.47) |
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)
#49499E — rgb(73, 73, 158)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#474499 — rgb(71, 68, 153)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3A8E8B — rgb(58, 142, 139)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 52%, 46%);
text
color: hsl(221, 52%, 46%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 52%, 46%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 52%, 66%), hsl(221, 52%, 46%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 52%, 46%), hsl(221, 52%, 26%))
hex
background-color: #385FB2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,52%,46%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 52%, 46%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 52%, 46%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 52%, 46%)?
HEX: #385FB2 | RGB: rgb(56, 95, 178) | CMYK: 69%, 47%, 0%, 30% | HSV: 221°, 69%, 70%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #385FB2?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 52%, 46%). 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, 52%, 46%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 52%, 46%); — As HEX: color: #385FB2; — As RGB: color: rgb(56, 95, 178); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,52%,46%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 52%, 46%);