HSL(221, 56%, 16%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,56%,16%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 56%, 16%) | color: hsl(221, 56%, 16%) | |
| HEX | #122040 | color: #122040 | |
| RGB | rgb(18, 32, 64) | color: rgb(18, 32, 64) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(72%, 50%, 0%, 75%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(222, 72%, 25%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(222 7% 75%) | color: hwb(222 7% 75%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2505 0.0637 264.48) | color: oklch(0.2505 0.0637 264.48) | |
| Lab | lab(12.81 6.36 -22.22) | color: lab(12.81 6.36 -22.22) | |
| LCH | lch(12.81 23.11 285.97) | color: lch(12.81 23.11 285.97) |
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)
#181838 — rgb(24, 24, 56)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#171636 — rgb(23, 22, 54)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#133231 — rgb(19, 50, 49)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 56%, 16%);
text
color: hsl(221, 56%, 16%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 56%, 16%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 56%, 36%), hsl(221, 56%, 16%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 56%, 16%), hsl(221, 56%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #122040;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,56%,16%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 56%, 16%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 56%, 16%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 56%, 16%)?
HEX: #122040 | RGB: rgb(18, 32, 64) | CMYK: 72%, 50%, 0%, 75% | HSV: 222°, 72%, 25%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #122040?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 56%, 16%). 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, 56%, 16%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 56%, 16%); — As HEX: color: #122040; — As RGB: color: rgb(18, 32, 64); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,56%,16%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 56%, 16%);