HSL(221, 27%, 20%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,27%,20%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 27%, 20%) | color: hsl(221, 27%, 20%) | |
| HEX | #252E41 | color: #252E41 | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 46, 65) | color: rgb(37, 46, 65) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 29%, 0%, 75%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 43%, 25%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 14% 75%) | color: hwb(221 14% 75%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3017 0.0368 264.71) | color: oklch(0.3017 0.0368 264.71) | |
| Lab | lab(18.92 1.91 -13.2) | color: lab(18.92 1.91 -13.2) | |
| LCH | lch(18.92 13.34 278.23) | color: lch(18.92 13.34 278.23) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#29293C — rgb(41, 41, 60)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#28283B — rgb(40, 40, 59)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#253938 — rgb(37, 57, 56)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 27%, 20%);
text
color: hsl(221, 27%, 20%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 27%, 20%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 27%, 40%), hsl(221, 27%, 20%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 27%, 20%), hsl(221, 27%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #252E41;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,27%,20%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 27%, 20%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 27%, 20%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 27%, 20%)?
HEX: #252E41 | RGB: rgb(37, 46, 65) | CMYK: 43%, 29%, 0%, 75% | HSV: 221°, 43%, 25%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #252E41?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 27%, 20%). 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, 27%, 20%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 27%, 20%); — As HEX: color: #252E41; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 46, 65); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,27%,20%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 27%, 20%);