HSL(221, 43%, 56%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,43%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 43%, 56%) | color: hsl(221, 43%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #5F7DBF | color: #5F7DBF | |
| RGB | rgb(95, 125, 191) | color: rgb(95, 125, 191) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 35%, 0%, 25%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 50%, 75%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 38% 25%) | color: hwb(221 38% 25%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5956 0.1072 264.77) | color: oklch(0.5956 0.1072 264.77) | |
| Lab | lab(52.8 7.9 -37.89) | color: lab(52.8 7.9 -37.89) | |
| LCH | lch(52.8 38.7 281.78) | color: lch(52.8 38.7 281.78) |
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)
#6C6CAF — rgb(108, 108, 175)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6A68AB — rgb(106, 104, 171)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#61A2A0 — rgb(97, 162, 160)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 43%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(221, 43%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 43%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 43%, 76%), hsl(221, 43%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 43%, 56%), hsl(221, 43%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #5F7DBF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,43%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 43%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 43%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 43%, 56%)?
HEX: #5F7DBF | RGB: rgb(95, 125, 191) | CMYK: 50%, 35%, 0%, 25% | HSV: 221°, 50%, 75%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5F7DBF?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 43%, 56%). 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, 43%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 43%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #5F7DBF; — As RGB: color: rgb(95, 125, 191); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,43%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 43%, 56%);