HSL(221, 36%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,36%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 36%, 61%) | color: hsl(221, 36%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #788EBF | color: #788EBF | |
| RGB | rgb(120, 142, 191) | color: rgb(120, 142, 191) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 26%, 0%, 25%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 37%, 75%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 47% 25%) | color: hwb(221 47% 25%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6485 0.078 265.61) | color: oklch(0.6485 0.078 265.61) | |
| Lab | lab(59.07 4.39 -28) | color: lab(59.07 4.39 -28) | |
| LCH | lch(59.07 28.34 278.91) | color: lch(59.07 28.34 278.91) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#8282B3 — rgb(130, 130, 179)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#807FB0 — rgb(128, 127, 176)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#79AAA8 — rgb(121, 170, 168)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 36%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(221, 36%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 36%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 36%, 81%), hsl(221, 36%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 36%, 61%), hsl(221, 36%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #788EBF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,36%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 36%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 36%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 36%, 61%)?
HEX: #788EBF | RGB: rgb(120, 142, 191) | CMYK: 37%, 26%, 0%, 25% | HSV: 221°, 37%, 75%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #788EBF?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 36%, 61%). 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, 36%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 36%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #788EBF; — As RGB: color: rgb(120, 142, 191); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,36%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 36%, 61%);