HSL(221, 68%, 45%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,68%,45%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 68%, 45%) | color: hsl(221, 68%, 45%) | |
| HEX | #2556C1 | color: #2556C1 | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 86, 193) | color: rgb(37, 86, 193) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(81%, 55%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 81%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 14% 24%) | color: hwb(221 14% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4859 0.1763 262.98) | color: oklch(0.4859 0.1763 262.98) | |
| Lab | lab(39.41 23.42 -60.62) | color: lab(39.41 23.42 -60.62) | |
| LCH | lch(39.41 64.99 291.12) | color: lch(39.41 64.99 291.12) |
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)
#3A3BA7 — rgb(58, 59, 167)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3734A1 — rgb(55, 52, 161)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#27938E — rgb(39, 147, 142)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 68%, 45%);
text
color: hsl(221, 68%, 45%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 68%, 45%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 68%, 65%), hsl(221, 68%, 45%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 68%, 45%), hsl(221, 68%, 25%))
hex
background-color: #2556C1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,68%,45%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 68%, 45%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 68%, 45%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 68%, 45%)?
HEX: #2556C1 | RGB: rgb(37, 86, 193) | CMYK: 81%, 55%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 221°, 81%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2556C1?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 68%, 45%). 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, 68%, 45%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 68%, 45%); — As HEX: color: #2556C1; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 86, 193); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,68%,45%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 68%, 45%);