HSL(222, 52%, 55%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(222,52%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(222, 52%, 55%) | color: hsl(222, 52%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #5174C8 | color: #5174C8 | |
| RGB | rgb(81, 116, 200) | color: rgb(81, 116, 200) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(60%, 42%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(222, 60%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(222 31% 22%) | color: hwb(222 31% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5734 0.1357 265.33) | color: oklch(0.5734 0.1357 265.33) | |
| Lab | lab(49.99 13.26 -47.54) | color: lab(49.99 13.26 -47.54) | |
| LCH | lch(49.99 49.35 285.59) | color: lch(49.99 49.35 285.59) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#6060B4 — rgb(96, 96, 180)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5E5CAF — rgb(94, 92, 175)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#53A4A0 — rgb(83, 164, 160)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(222, 52%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(222, 52%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(222, 52%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(222, 52%, 75%), hsl(222, 52%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(222, 52%, 55%), hsl(222, 52%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #5174C8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(222,52%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(222, 52%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(222, 52%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(222, 52%, 55%)?
HEX: #5174C8 | RGB: rgb(81, 116, 200) | CMYK: 60%, 42%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 222°, 60%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5174C8?
The complementary color is HSL(42, 52%, 55%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 222°, 342°, and 102°. For analogous combinations, try hues 192° and 252°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(222, 52%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(222, 52%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #5174C8; — As RGB: color: rgb(81, 116, 200); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(222,52%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(222, 52%, 55%);