HSL(221, 49%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,49%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 49%, 40%) | color: hsl(221, 49%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #345498 | color: #345498 | |
| RGB | rgb(52, 84, 152) | color: rgb(52, 84, 152) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(66%, 45%, 0%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 66%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 20% 40%) | color: hwb(221 20% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4574 0.1172 263.49) | color: oklch(0.4574 0.1172 263.49) | |
| Lab | lab(36.62 11.18 -40.79) | color: lab(36.62 11.18 -40.79) | |
| LCH | lch(36.62 42.29 285.33) | color: lch(36.62 42.29 285.33) |
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)
#424288 — rgb(66, 66, 136)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#403E84 — rgb(64, 62, 132)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#367B78 — rgb(54, 123, 120)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 49%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(221, 49%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 49%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 49%, 60%), hsl(221, 49%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 49%, 40%), hsl(221, 49%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #345498;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,49%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 49%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 49%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 49%, 40%)?
HEX: #345498 | RGB: rgb(52, 84, 152) | CMYK: 66%, 45%, 0%, 40% | HSV: 221°, 66%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #345498?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 49%, 40%). 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, 49%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 49%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #345498; — As RGB: color: rgb(52, 84, 152); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,49%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 49%, 40%);