HSL(221, 46%, 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(221,46%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 46%, 59%) | color: hsl(221, 46%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #6685C7 | color: #6685C7 | |
| RGB | rgb(102, 133, 199) | color: rgb(102, 133, 199) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 33%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 49%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 40% 22%) | color: hwb(221 40% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6214 0.1065 264.36) | color: oklch(0.6214 0.1065 264.36) | |
| Lab | lab(55.81 7.27 -37.69) | color: lab(55.81 7.27 -37.69) | |
| LCH | lch(55.81 38.38 280.92) | color: lch(55.81 38.38 280.92) |
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)
#7374B7 — rgb(115, 116, 183)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#726FB3 — rgb(114, 111, 179)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#68AAA8 — rgb(104, 170, 168)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 46%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(221, 46%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 46%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 46%, 79%), hsl(221, 46%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 46%, 59%), hsl(221, 46%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #6685C7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,46%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 46%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 46%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 46%, 59%)?
HEX: #6685C7 | RGB: rgb(102, 133, 199) | CMYK: 49%, 33%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 221°, 49%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6685C7?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 46%, 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, 46%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 46%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #6685C7; — As RGB: color: rgb(102, 133, 199); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,46%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 46%, 59%);