HSL(221, 48%, 45%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,48%,45%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 48%, 45%) | color: hsl(221, 48%, 45%) | |
| HEX | #3C5FAA | color: #3C5FAA | |
| RGB | rgb(60, 95, 170) | color: rgb(60, 95, 170) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(65%, 44%, 0%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 65%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 23% 33%) | color: hwb(221 23% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4979 0.1265 263.63) | color: oklch(0.4979 0.1265 263.63) | |
| Lab | lab(41.29 12.05 -44.05) | color: lab(41.29 12.05 -44.05) | |
| LCH | lch(41.29 45.67 285.3) | color: lch(41.29 45.67 285.3) |
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)
#4B4B98 — rgb(75, 75, 152)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#494794 — rgb(73, 71, 148)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3E8A86 — rgb(62, 138, 134)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 48%, 45%);
text
color: hsl(221, 48%, 45%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 48%, 45%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 48%, 65%), hsl(221, 48%, 45%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 48%, 45%), hsl(221, 48%, 25%))
hex
background-color: #3C5FAA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,48%,45%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 48%, 45%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 48%, 45%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 48%, 45%)?
HEX: #3C5FAA | RGB: rgb(60, 95, 170) | CMYK: 65%, 44%, 0%, 33% | HSV: 221°, 65%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3C5FAA?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 48%, 45%). 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, 48%, 45%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 48%, 45%); — As HEX: color: #3C5FAA; — As RGB: color: rgb(60, 95, 170); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,48%,45%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 48%, 45%);