HSL(221, 60%, 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(221,60%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 60%, 42%) | color: hsl(221, 60%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #2B54AB | color: #2B54AB | |
| RGB | rgb(43, 84, 171) | color: rgb(43, 84, 171) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(75%, 51%, 0%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 75%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 17% 33%) | color: hwb(221 17% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4668 0.1472 262.98) | color: oklch(0.4668 0.1472 262.98) | |
| Lab | lab(37.47 16.94 -50.82) | color: lab(37.47 16.94 -50.82) | |
| LCH | lch(37.47 53.57 288.43) | color: lch(37.47 53.57 288.43) |
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)
#3D3D96 — rgb(61, 61, 150)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3A3791 — rgb(58, 55, 145)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2D8582 — rgb(45, 133, 130)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 60%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(221, 60%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 60%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 60%, 62%), hsl(221, 60%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 60%, 42%), hsl(221, 60%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #2B54AB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,60%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 60%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 60%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 60%, 42%)?
HEX: #2B54AB | RGB: rgb(43, 84, 171) | CMYK: 75%, 51%, 0%, 33% | HSV: 221°, 75%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2B54AB?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 60%, 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, 60%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 60%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #2B54AB; — As RGB: color: rgb(43, 84, 171); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,60%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 60%, 42%);