HSL(221, 31%, 51%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,31%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 31%, 51%) | color: hsl(221, 31%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #5B74A9 | color: #5B74A9 | |
| RGB | rgb(91, 116, 169) | color: rgb(91, 116, 169) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(46%, 31%, 0%, 34%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 46%, 66%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 36% 34%) | color: hwb(221 36% 34%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5619 0.0878 264.44) | color: oklch(0.5619 0.0878 264.44) | |
| Lab | lab(48.98 5.54 -31.19) | color: lab(48.98 5.54 -31.19) | |
| LCH | lch(48.98 31.68 280.07) | color: lch(48.98 31.68 280.07) |
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)
#66669C — rgb(102, 102, 156)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#646399 — rgb(100, 99, 153)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5C9290 — rgb(92, 146, 144)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 31%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(221, 31%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 31%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 31%, 71%), hsl(221, 31%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 31%, 51%), hsl(221, 31%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #5B74A9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,31%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 31%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 31%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 31%, 51%)?
HEX: #5B74A9 | RGB: rgb(91, 116, 169) | CMYK: 46%, 31%, 0%, 34% | HSV: 221°, 46%, 66%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5B74A9?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 31%, 51%). 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, 31%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 31%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #5B74A9; — As RGB: color: rgb(91, 116, 169); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,31%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 31%, 51%);