HSL(221, 16%, 36%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,16%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 16%, 36%) | color: hsl(221, 16%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #4D566A | color: #4D566A | |
| RGB | rgb(77, 86, 106) | color: rgb(77, 86, 106) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 19%, 0%, 58%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 27%, 42%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 31% 58%) | color: hwb(221 31% 58%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4531 0.0347 266) | color: oklch(0.4531 0.0347 266) | |
| Lab | lab(36.51 1.49 -12.65) | color: lab(36.51 1.49 -12.65) | |
| LCH | lch(36.51 12.74 276.72) | color: lch(36.51 12.74 276.72) |
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)
#515165 — rgb(81, 81, 101)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#505064 — rgb(80, 80, 100)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4D6161 — rgb(77, 97, 97)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 16%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(221, 16%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 16%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 16%, 56%), hsl(221, 16%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 16%, 36%), hsl(221, 16%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #4D566A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,16%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 16%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 16%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 16%, 36%)?
HEX: #4D566A | RGB: rgb(77, 86, 106) | CMYK: 27%, 19%, 0%, 58% | HSV: 221°, 27%, 42%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4D566A?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 16%, 36%). 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, 16%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 16%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #4D566A; — As RGB: color: rgb(77, 86, 106); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,16%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 16%, 36%);