HSL(221, 27%, 50%)
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%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 27%, 50%) | color: hsl(221, 27%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #5D73A2 | color: #5D73A2 | |
| RGB | rgb(93, 115, 162) | color: rgb(93, 115, 162) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 29%, 0%, 36%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 43%, 64%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 36% 36%) | color: hwb(221 36% 36%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5575 0.078 264.73) | color: oklch(0.5575 0.078 264.73) | |
| Lab | lab(48.51 4.57 -27.83) | color: lab(48.51 4.57 -27.83) | |
| LCH | lch(48.51 28.2 279.33) | color: lch(48.51 28.2 279.33) |
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)
#676797 — rgb(103, 103, 151)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#656494 — rgb(101, 100, 148)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5E8E8C — rgb(94, 142, 140)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 27%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(221, 27%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 27%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 27%, 70%), hsl(221, 27%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 27%, 50%), hsl(221, 27%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #5D73A2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,27%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 27%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 27%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 27%, 50%)?
HEX: #5D73A2 | RGB: rgb(93, 115, 162) | CMYK: 43%, 29%, 0%, 36% | HSV: 221°, 43%, 64%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5D73A2?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 27%, 50%). 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%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 27%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #5D73A2; — As RGB: color: rgb(93, 115, 162); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,27%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 27%, 50%);