HSL(221, 37%, 43%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,37%,43%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 37%, 43%) | color: hsl(221, 37%, 43%) | |
| HEX | #455F96 | color: #455F96 | |
| RGB | rgb(69, 95, 150) | color: rgb(69, 95, 150) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(54%, 37%, 0%, 41%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 54%, 59%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 27% 41%) | color: hwb(221 27% 41%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4907 0.0941 264.05) | color: oklch(0.4907 0.0941 264.05) | |
| Lab | lab(40.66 6.97 -33.12) | color: lab(40.66 6.97 -33.12) | |
| LCH | lch(40.66 33.85 281.88) | color: lch(40.66 33.85 281.88) |
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)
#505089 — rgb(80, 80, 137)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4F4D86 — rgb(79, 77, 134)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#467E7C — rgb(70, 126, 124)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 37%, 43%);
text
color: hsl(221, 37%, 43%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 37%, 43%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 37%, 63%), hsl(221, 37%, 43%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 37%, 43%), hsl(221, 37%, 23%))
hex
background-color: #455F96;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,37%,43%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 37%, 43%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 37%, 43%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 37%, 43%)?
HEX: #455F96 | RGB: rgb(69, 95, 150) | CMYK: 54%, 37%, 0%, 41% | HSV: 221°, 54%, 59%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #455F96?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 37%, 43%). 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, 37%, 43%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 37%, 43%); — As HEX: color: #455F96; — As RGB: color: rgb(69, 95, 150); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,37%,43%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 37%, 43%);