HSL(221, 42%, 59%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,42%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 42%, 59%) | color: hsl(221, 42%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #6B86C2 | color: #6B86C2 | |
| RGB | rgb(107, 134, 194) | color: rgb(107, 134, 194) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(45%, 31%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 45%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 42% 24%) | color: hwb(221 42% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6241 0.0964 265.2) | color: oklch(0.6241 0.0964 265.2) | |
| Lab | lab(56.16 6.42 -34.28) | color: lab(56.16 6.42 -34.28) | |
| LCH | lch(56.16 34.88 280.61) | color: lch(56.16 34.88 280.61) |
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)
#7777B3 — rgb(119, 119, 179)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7573B0 — rgb(117, 115, 176)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6CA8A6 — rgb(108, 168, 166)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 42%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(221, 42%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 42%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 42%, 79%), hsl(221, 42%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 42%, 59%), hsl(221, 42%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #6B86C2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,42%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 42%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 42%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 42%, 59%)?
HEX: #6B86C2 | RGB: rgb(107, 134, 194) | CMYK: 45%, 31%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 221°, 45%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6B86C2?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 42%, 59%). 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, 42%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 42%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #6B86C2; — As RGB: color: rgb(107, 134, 194); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,42%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 42%, 59%);