HSL(221, 40%, 15%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,40%,15%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 40%, 15%) | color: hsl(221, 40%, 15%) | |
| HEX | #172136 | color: #172136 | |
| RGB | rgb(23, 33, 54) | color: rgb(23, 33, 54) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 39%, 0%, 79%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 57%, 21%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 9% 79%) | color: hwb(221 9% 79%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2495 0.0426 264.15) | color: oklch(0.2495 0.0426 264.15) | |
| Lab | lab(12.84 2.85 -15.08) | color: lab(12.84 2.85 -15.08) | |
| LCH | lch(12.84 15.35 280.7) | color: lch(12.84 15.35 280.7) |
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)
#1B1B31 — rgb(27, 27, 49)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1B1A30 — rgb(27, 26, 48)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#182D2C — rgb(24, 45, 44)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 40%, 15%);
text
color: hsl(221, 40%, 15%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 40%, 15%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 40%, 35%), hsl(221, 40%, 15%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 40%, 15%), hsl(221, 40%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #172136;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,40%,15%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 40%, 15%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 40%, 15%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 40%, 15%)?
HEX: #172136 | RGB: rgb(23, 33, 54) | CMYK: 57%, 39%, 0%, 79% | HSV: 221°, 57%, 21%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #172136?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 40%, 15%). 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, 40%, 15%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 40%, 15%); — As HEX: color: #172136; — As RGB: color: rgb(23, 33, 54); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,40%,15%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 40%, 15%);