HSL(221, 46%, 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(221,46%,43%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 46%, 43%) | color: hsl(221, 46%, 43%) | |
| HEX | #3B5BA0 | color: #3B5BA0 | |
| RGB | rgb(59, 91, 160) | color: rgb(59, 91, 160) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(63%, 43%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 63%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 23% 37%) | color: hwb(221 23% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.482 0.1175 263.81) | color: oklch(0.482 0.1175 263.81) | |
| Lab | lab(39.49 10.85 -40.98) | color: lab(39.49 10.85 -40.98) | |
| LCH | lch(39.49 42.39 284.83) | color: lch(39.49 42.39 284.83) |
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)
#49498F — rgb(73, 73, 143)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#47458B — rgb(71, 69, 139)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3D827F — rgb(61, 130, 127)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 46%, 43%);
text
color: hsl(221, 46%, 43%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 46%, 43%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 46%, 63%), hsl(221, 46%, 43%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 46%, 43%), hsl(221, 46%, 23%))
hex
background-color: #3B5BA0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,46%,43%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 46%, 43%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 46%, 43%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 46%, 43%)?
HEX: #3B5BA0 | RGB: rgb(59, 91, 160) | CMYK: 63%, 43%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 221°, 63%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3B5BA0?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 46%, 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, 46%, 43%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 46%, 43%); — As HEX: color: #3B5BA0; — As RGB: color: rgb(59, 91, 160); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,46%,43%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 46%, 43%);