HSL(221, 52%, 18%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,52%,18%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 52%, 18%) | color: hsl(221, 52%, 18%) | |
| HEX | #162546 | color: #162546 | |
| RGB | rgb(22, 37, 70) | color: rgb(22, 37, 70) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 47%, 0%, 73%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 69%, 27%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 8% 73%) | color: hwb(221 8% 73%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2705 0.0648 264.13) | color: oklch(0.2705 0.0648 264.13) | |
| Lab | lab(15.15 6 -22.64) | color: lab(15.15 6 -22.64) | |
| LCH | lch(15.15 23.42 284.84) | color: lch(15.15 23.42 284.84) |
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)
#1C1D3E — rgb(28, 29, 62)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1C1B3C — rgb(28, 27, 60)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#173836 — rgb(23, 56, 54)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 52%, 18%);
text
color: hsl(221, 52%, 18%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 52%, 18%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 52%, 38%), hsl(221, 52%, 18%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 52%, 18%), hsl(221, 52%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #162546;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,52%,18%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 52%, 18%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 52%, 18%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 52%, 18%)?
HEX: #162546 | RGB: rgb(22, 37, 70) | CMYK: 69%, 47%, 0%, 73% | HSV: 221°, 69%, 27%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #162546?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 52%, 18%). 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, 52%, 18%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 52%, 18%); — As HEX: color: #162546; — As RGB: color: rgb(22, 37, 70); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,52%,18%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 52%, 18%);