HSL(221, 72%, 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(221,72%,46%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 72%, 46%) | color: hsl(221, 72%, 46%) | |
| HEX | #2156CA | color: #2156CA | |
| RGB | rgb(33, 86, 202) | color: rgb(33, 86, 202) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(84%, 57%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 84%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 13% 21%) | color: hwb(221 13% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4921 0.1891 262.9) | color: oklch(0.4921 0.1891 262.9) | |
| Lab | lab(39.98 26.54 -64.91) | color: lab(39.98 26.54 -64.91) | |
| LCH | lch(39.98 70.13 292.24) | color: lch(39.98 70.13 292.24) |
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)
#3838AE — rgb(56, 56, 174)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3531A7 — rgb(53, 49, 167)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#249893 — rgb(36, 152, 147)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 72%, 46%);
text
color: hsl(221, 72%, 46%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 72%, 46%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 72%, 66%), hsl(221, 72%, 46%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 72%, 46%), hsl(221, 72%, 26%))
hex
background-color: #2156CA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,72%,46%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 72%, 46%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 72%, 46%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 72%, 46%)?
HEX: #2156CA | RGB: rgb(33, 86, 202) | CMYK: 84%, 57%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 221°, 84%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2156CA?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 72%, 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, 72%, 46%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 72%, 46%); — As HEX: color: #2156CA; — As RGB: color: rgb(33, 86, 202); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,72%,46%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 72%, 46%);