HSL(221, 70%, 49%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,70%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 70%, 49%) | color: hsl(221, 70%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #255DD4 | color: #255DD4 | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 93, 212) | color: rgb(37, 93, 212) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(83%, 56%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 83%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 14% 17%) | color: hwb(221 14% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5155 0.1929 262.67) | color: oklch(0.5155 0.1929 262.67) | |
| Lab | lab(42.72 26.13 -66.21) | color: lab(42.72 26.13 -66.21) | |
| LCH | lch(42.72 71.18 291.54) | color: lch(42.72 71.18 291.54) |
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)
#3D3EB7 — rgb(61, 62, 183)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3A36B0 — rgb(58, 54, 176)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#28A09B — rgb(40, 160, 155)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 70%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(221, 70%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 70%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 70%, 69%), hsl(221, 70%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 70%, 49%), hsl(221, 70%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #255DD4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,70%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 70%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 70%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 70%, 49%)?
HEX: #255DD4 | RGB: rgb(37, 93, 212) | CMYK: 83%, 56%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 221°, 83%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #255DD4?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 70%, 49%). 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, 70%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 70%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #255DD4; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 93, 212); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,70%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 70%, 49%);