HSL(221, 32%, 36%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,32%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 32%, 36%) | color: hsl(221, 32%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #3E5179 | color: #3E5179 | |
| RGB | rgb(62, 81, 121) | color: rgb(62, 81, 121) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 33%, 0%, 53%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 49%, 47%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 24% 53%) | color: hwb(221 24% 53%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4375 0.0706 264.28) | color: oklch(0.4375 0.0706 264.28) | |
| Lab | lab(34.58 4.52 -25.04) | color: lab(34.58 4.52 -25.04) | |
| LCH | lch(34.58 25.44 280.23) | color: lch(34.58 25.44 280.23) |
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)
#46466F — rgb(70, 70, 111)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#45446D — rgb(69, 68, 109)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3F6866 — rgb(63, 104, 102)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 32%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(221, 32%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 32%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 32%, 56%), hsl(221, 32%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 32%, 36%), hsl(221, 32%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #3E5179;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,32%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 32%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 32%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 32%, 36%)?
HEX: #3E5179 | RGB: rgb(62, 81, 121) | CMYK: 49%, 33%, 0%, 53% | HSV: 221°, 49%, 47%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3E5179?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 32%, 36%). 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, 32%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 32%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #3E5179; — As RGB: color: rgb(62, 81, 121); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,32%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 32%, 36%);