HSL(221, 60%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,60%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 60%, 40%) | color: hsl(221, 60%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #2950A3 | color: #2950A3 | |
| RGB | rgb(41, 80, 163) | color: rgb(41, 80, 163) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(75%, 51%, 0%, 36%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 75%, 64%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 16% 36%) | color: hwb(221 16% 36%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4513 0.1416 263.03) | color: oklch(0.4513 0.1416 263.03) | |
| Lab | lab(35.7 16.25 -48.91) | color: lab(35.7 16.25 -48.91) | |
| LCH | lch(35.7 51.54 288.38) | color: lch(35.7 51.54 288.38) |
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)
#3A3A8F — rgb(58, 58, 143)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#38358A — rgb(56, 53, 138)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2B7F7C — rgb(43, 127, 124)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 60%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(221, 60%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 60%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 60%, 60%), hsl(221, 60%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 60%, 40%), hsl(221, 60%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #2950A3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,60%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 60%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 60%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 60%, 40%)?
HEX: #2950A3 | RGB: rgb(41, 80, 163) | CMYK: 75%, 51%, 0%, 36% | HSV: 221°, 75%, 64%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2950A3?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 60%, 40%). 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, 60%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 60%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #2950A3; — As RGB: color: rgb(41, 80, 163); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,60%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 60%, 40%);