HSL(221, 20%, 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(221,20%,46%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 20%, 46%) | color: hsl(221, 20%, 46%) | |
| HEX | #5E6D8D | color: #5E6D8D | |
| RGB | rgb(94, 109, 141) | color: rgb(94, 109, 141) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 23%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 33%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 37% 45%) | color: hwb(221 37% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5349 0.0537 265.08) | color: oklch(0.5349 0.0537 265.08) | |
| Lab | lab(45.96 2.47 -19.36) | color: lab(45.96 2.47 -19.36) | |
| LCH | lch(45.96 19.52 277.27) | color: lch(45.96 19.52 277.27) |
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)
#646585 — rgb(100, 101, 133)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#646383 — rgb(100, 99, 131)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5F7F7E — rgb(95, 127, 126)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 20%, 46%);
text
color: hsl(221, 20%, 46%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 20%, 46%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 20%, 66%), hsl(221, 20%, 46%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 20%, 46%), hsl(221, 20%, 26%))
hex
background-color: #5E6D8D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,20%,46%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 20%, 46%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 20%, 46%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 20%, 46%)?
HEX: #5E6D8D | RGB: rgb(94, 109, 141) | CMYK: 33%, 23%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 221°, 33%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5E6D8D?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 20%, 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, 20%, 46%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 20%, 46%); — As HEX: color: #5E6D8D; — As RGB: color: rgb(94, 109, 141); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,20%,46%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 20%, 46%);