HSL(221, 21%, 36%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,21%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 21%, 36%) | color: hsl(221, 21%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #49556F | color: #49556F | |
| RGB | rgb(73, 85, 111) | color: rgb(73, 85, 111) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 23%, 0%, 56%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 34%, 44%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 29% 56%) | color: hwb(221 29% 56%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4498 0.0455 265.34) | color: oklch(0.4498 0.0455 265.34) | |
| Lab | lab(36.1 2.17 -16.4) | color: lab(36.1 2.17 -16.4) | |
| LCH | lch(36.1 16.54 277.54) | color: lch(36.1 16.54 277.54) |
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)
#4E4E69 — rgb(78, 78, 105)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4E4D67 — rgb(78, 77, 103)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4A6463 — rgb(74, 100, 99)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 21%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(221, 21%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 21%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 21%, 56%), hsl(221, 21%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 21%, 36%), hsl(221, 21%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #49556F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,21%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 21%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 21%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 21%, 36%)?
HEX: #49556F | RGB: rgb(73, 85, 111) | CMYK: 34%, 23%, 0%, 56% | HSV: 221°, 34%, 44%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #49556F?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 21%, 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, 21%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 21%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #49556F; — As RGB: color: rgb(73, 85, 111); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,21%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 21%, 36%);