HSL(221, 27%, 42%)
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%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 27%, 42%) | color: hsl(221, 27%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #4E6088 | color: #4E6088 | |
| RGB | rgb(78, 96, 136) | color: rgb(78, 96, 136) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 29%, 0%, 47%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 43%, 53%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 30% 47%) | color: hwb(221 30% 47%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4913 0.0683 265.37) | color: oklch(0.4913 0.0683 265.37) | |
| Lab | lab(40.84 4.22 -24.37) | color: lab(40.84 4.22 -24.37) | |
| LCH | lch(40.84 24.73 279.82) | color: lch(40.84 24.73 279.82) |
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)
#56567E — rgb(86, 86, 126)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#55537C — rgb(85, 83, 124)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4F7775 — rgb(79, 119, 117)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 27%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(221, 27%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 27%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 27%, 62%), hsl(221, 27%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 27%, 42%), hsl(221, 27%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #4E6088;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,27%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 27%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 27%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 27%, 42%)?
HEX: #4E6088 | RGB: rgb(78, 96, 136) | CMYK: 43%, 29%, 0%, 47% | HSV: 221°, 43%, 53%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4E6088?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 27%, 42%). 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%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 27%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #4E6088; — As RGB: color: rgb(78, 96, 136); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,27%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 27%, 42%);