HSL(221, 49%, 53%)
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%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 49%, 53%) | color: hsl(221, 49%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #4C72C2 | color: #4C72C2 | |
| RGB | rgb(76, 114, 194) | color: rgb(76, 114, 194) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 41%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 61%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 30% 24%) | color: hwb(221 30% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5628 0.1315 263.57) | color: oklch(0.5628 0.1315 263.57) | |
| Lab | lab(48.84 11.49 -45.94) | color: lab(48.84 11.49 -45.94) | |
| LCH | lch(48.84 47.36 284.04) | color: lch(48.84 47.36 284.04) |
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)
#5C5DAF — rgb(92, 93, 175)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5A57AA — rgb(90, 87, 170)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4E9F9C — rgb(78, 159, 156)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 49%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(221, 49%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 49%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 49%, 73%), hsl(221, 49%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 49%, 53%), hsl(221, 49%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #4C72C2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,49%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 49%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 49%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 49%, 53%)?
HEX: #4C72C2 | RGB: rgb(76, 114, 194) | CMYK: 61%, 41%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 221°, 61%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4C72C2?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 49%, 53%). 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%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 49%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #4C72C2; — As RGB: color: rgb(76, 114, 194); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,49%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 49%, 53%);