HSL(224, 50%, 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(224,50%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(224, 50%, 55%) | color: hsl(224, 50%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #5371C6 | color: #5371C6 | |
| RGB | rgb(83, 113, 198) | color: rgb(83, 113, 198) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 43%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(224, 58%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(224 33% 22%) | color: hwb(224 33% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.567 0.1359 267.36) | color: oklch(0.567 0.1359 267.36) | |
| Lab | lab(49.16 14.85 -47.7) | color: lab(49.16 14.85 -47.7) | |
| LCH | lch(49.16 49.96 287.29) | color: lch(49.16 49.96 287.29) |
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)
#6060B1 — rgb(96, 96, 177)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5E5CAD — rgb(94, 92, 173)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#55A19E — rgb(85, 161, 158)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(224, 50%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(224, 50%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(224, 50%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(224, 50%, 75%), hsl(224, 50%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(224, 50%, 55%), hsl(224, 50%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #5371C6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(224,50%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(224, 50%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(224, 50%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(224, 50%, 55%)?
HEX: #5371C6 | RGB: rgb(83, 113, 198) | CMYK: 58%, 43%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 224°, 58%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5371C6?
The complementary color is HSL(44, 50%, 55%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 224°, 344°, and 104°. For analogous combinations, try hues 194° and 254°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(224, 50%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(224, 50%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #5371C6; — As RGB: color: rgb(83, 113, 198); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(224,50%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(224, 50%, 55%);