HSL(221, 52%, 52%)
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%,52%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 52%, 52%) | color: hsl(221, 52%, 52%) | |
| HEX | #456DC4 | color: #456DC4 | |
| RGB | rgb(69, 109, 196) | color: rgb(69, 109, 196) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(65%, 44%, 0%, 23%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 65%, 77%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 27% 23%) | color: hwb(221 27% 23%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5497 0.1428 263.77) | color: oklch(0.5497 0.1428 263.77) | |
| Lab | lab(47.22 14.02 -49.7) | color: lab(47.22 14.02 -49.7) | |
| LCH | lch(47.22 51.64 285.75) | color: lch(47.22 51.64 285.75) |
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)
#5657AF — rgb(86, 87, 175)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5451AA — rgb(84, 81, 170)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#479E9B — rgb(71, 158, 155)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 52%, 52%);
text
color: hsl(221, 52%, 52%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 52%, 52%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 52%, 72%), hsl(221, 52%, 52%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 52%, 52%), hsl(221, 52%, 32%))
hex
background-color: #456DC4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,52%,52%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 52%, 52%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 52%, 52%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 52%, 52%)?
HEX: #456DC4 | RGB: rgb(69, 109, 196) | CMYK: 65%, 44%, 0%, 23% | HSV: 221°, 65%, 77%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #456DC4?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 52%, 52%). 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%, 52%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 52%, 52%); — As HEX: color: #456DC4; — As RGB: color: rgb(69, 109, 196); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,52%,52%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 52%, 52%);