HSL(221, 52%, 60%)
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%,60%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 52%, 60%) | color: hsl(221, 52%, 60%) | |
| HEX | #6486CE | color: #6486CE | |
| RGB | rgb(100, 134, 206) | color: rgb(100, 134, 206) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(51%, 35%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 51%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 40% 19%) | color: hwb(221 40% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.626 0.1159 264.14) | color: oklch(0.626 0.1159 264.14) | |
| Lab | lab(56.3 8.36 -40.88) | color: lab(56.3 8.36 -40.88) | |
| LCH | lch(56.3 41.73 281.56) | color: lch(56.3 41.73 281.56) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#7373BD — rgb(115, 115, 189)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#716EB8 — rgb(113, 110, 184)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#66AFAC — rgb(102, 175, 172)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 52%, 60%);
text
color: hsl(221, 52%, 60%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 52%, 60%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 52%, 80%), hsl(221, 52%, 60%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 52%, 60%), hsl(221, 52%, 40%))
hex
background-color: #6486CE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,52%,60%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 52%, 60%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 52%, 60%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 52%, 60%)?
HEX: #6486CE | RGB: rgb(100, 134, 206) | CMYK: 51%, 35%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 221°, 51%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6486CE?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 52%, 60%). 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%, 60%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 52%, 60%); — As HEX: color: #6486CE; — As RGB: color: rgb(100, 134, 206); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,52%,60%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 52%, 60%);