HSL(221, 20%, 53%)
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%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 20%, 53%) | color: hsl(221, 20%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #6F7E9F | color: #6F7E9F | |
| RGB | rgb(111, 126, 159) | color: rgb(111, 126, 159) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 21%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 30%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 43% 38%) | color: hwb(221 43% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5933 0.0537 265.7) | color: oklch(0.5933 0.0537 265.7) | |
| Lab | lab(52.73 2.47 -19.46) | color: lab(52.73 2.47 -19.46) | |
| LCH | lch(52.73 19.62 277.23) | color: lch(52.73 19.62 277.23) |
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)
#757697 — rgb(117, 118, 151)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#757495 — rgb(117, 116, 149)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#70918F — rgb(112, 145, 143)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 20%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(221, 20%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 20%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 20%, 73%), hsl(221, 20%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 20%, 53%), hsl(221, 20%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #6F7E9F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,20%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 20%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 20%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 20%, 53%)?
HEX: #6F7E9F | RGB: rgb(111, 126, 159) | CMYK: 30%, 21%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 221°, 30%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6F7E9F?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 20%, 53%). 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%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 20%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #6F7E9F; — As RGB: color: rgb(111, 126, 159); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,20%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 20%, 53%);