HSL(221, 46%, 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(221,46%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 46%, 56%) | color: hsl(221, 46%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #5B7CC2 | color: #5B7CC2 | |
| RGB | rgb(91, 124, 194) | color: rgb(91, 124, 194) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(53%, 36%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 53%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 36% 24%) | color: hwb(221 36% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5927 0.1141 264.09) | color: oklch(0.5927 0.1141 264.09) | |
| Lab | lab(52.43 8.52 -40.19) | color: lab(52.43 8.52 -40.19) | |
| LCH | lch(52.43 41.08 281.97) | color: lch(52.43 41.08 281.97) |
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)
#696AB1 — rgb(105, 106, 177)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6765AD — rgb(103, 101, 173)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5DA4A1 — rgb(93, 164, 161)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 46%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(221, 46%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 46%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 46%, 76%), hsl(221, 46%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 46%, 56%), hsl(221, 46%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #5B7CC2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,46%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 46%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 46%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 46%, 56%)?
HEX: #5B7CC2 | RGB: rgb(91, 124, 194) | CMYK: 53%, 36%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 221°, 53%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5B7CC2?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 46%, 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, 46%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 46%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #5B7CC2; — As RGB: color: rgb(91, 124, 194); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,46%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 46%, 56%);