HSL(221, 21%, 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(221,21%,46%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 21%, 46%) | color: hsl(221, 21%, 46%) | |
| HEX | #5D6C8E | color: #5D6C8E | |
| RGB | rgb(93, 108, 142) | color: rgb(93, 108, 142) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 24%, 0%, 44%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(222, 35%, 56%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(222 36% 44%) | color: hwb(222 36% 44%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5324 0.0567 266.03) | color: oklch(0.5324 0.0567 266.03) | |
| Lab | lab(45.64 3.05 -20.46) | color: lab(45.64 3.05 -20.46) | |
| LCH | lch(45.64 20.69 278.48) | color: lch(45.64 20.69 278.48) |
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)
#636486 — rgb(99, 100, 134)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#636284 — rgb(99, 98, 132)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5E7F7E — rgb(94, 127, 126)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 21%, 46%);
text
color: hsl(221, 21%, 46%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 21%, 46%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 21%, 66%), hsl(221, 21%, 46%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 21%, 46%), hsl(221, 21%, 26%))
hex
background-color: #5D6C8E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,21%,46%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 21%, 46%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 21%, 46%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 21%, 46%)?
HEX: #5D6C8E | RGB: rgb(93, 108, 142) | CMYK: 35%, 24%, 0%, 44% | HSV: 222°, 35%, 56%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5D6C8E?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 21%, 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, 21%, 46%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 21%, 46%); — As HEX: color: #5D6C8E; — As RGB: color: rgb(93, 108, 142); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,21%,46%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 21%, 46%);