HSL(221, 47%, 38%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,47%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 47%, 38%) | color: hsl(221, 47%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #33508E | color: #33508E | |
| RGB | rgb(51, 80, 142) | color: rgb(51, 80, 142) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(64%, 44%, 0%, 44%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 64%, 56%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 20% 44%) | color: hwb(221 20% 44%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4411 0.108 263.68) | color: oklch(0.4411 0.108 263.68) | |
| Lab | lab(34.79 9.94 -37.66) | color: lab(34.79 9.94 -37.66) | |
| LCH | lch(34.79 38.95 284.79) | color: lch(34.79 38.95 284.79) |
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)
#40407F — rgb(64, 64, 127)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3E3C7B — rgb(62, 60, 123)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#347371 — rgb(52, 115, 113)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 47%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(221, 47%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 47%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 47%, 58%), hsl(221, 47%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 47%, 38%), hsl(221, 47%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #33508E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,47%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 47%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 47%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 47%, 38%)?
HEX: #33508E | RGB: rgb(51, 80, 142) | CMYK: 64%, 44%, 0%, 44% | HSV: 221°, 64%, 56%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #33508E?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 47%, 38%). 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, 47%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 47%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #33508E; — As RGB: color: rgb(51, 80, 142); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,47%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 47%, 38%);