HSL(221, 28%, 44%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,28%,44%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 28%, 44%) | color: hsl(221, 28%, 44%) | |
| HEX | #516590 | color: #516590 | |
| RGB | rgb(81, 101, 144) | color: rgb(81, 101, 144) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 30%, 0%, 44%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 44%, 56%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 31% 44%) | color: hwb(221 31% 44%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5089 0.073 264.8) | color: oklch(0.5089 0.073 264.8) | |
| Lab | lab(42.87 4.4 -26.01) | color: lab(42.87 4.4 -26.01) | |
| LCH | lch(42.87 26.38 279.6) | color: lch(42.87 26.38 279.6) |
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)
#5A5A86 — rgb(90, 90, 134)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#595783 — rgb(89, 87, 131)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#527D7C — rgb(82, 125, 124)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 28%, 44%);
text
color: hsl(221, 28%, 44%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 28%, 44%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 28%, 64%), hsl(221, 28%, 44%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 28%, 44%), hsl(221, 28%, 24%))
hex
background-color: #516590;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,28%,44%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 28%, 44%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 28%, 44%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 28%, 44%)?
HEX: #516590 | RGB: rgb(81, 101, 144) | CMYK: 44%, 30%, 0%, 44% | HSV: 221°, 44%, 56%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #516590?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 28%, 44%). 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, 28%, 44%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 28%, 44%); — As HEX: color: #516590; — As RGB: color: rgb(81, 101, 144); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,28%,44%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 28%, 44%);