HSL(221, 57%, 55%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,57%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 57%, 55%) | color: hsl(221, 57%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #4B74CE | color: #4B74CE | |
| RGB | rgb(75, 116, 206) | color: rgb(75, 116, 206) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(64%, 44%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 64%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 29% 19%) | color: hwb(221 29% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.574 0.1461 263.95) | color: oklch(0.574 0.1461 263.95) | |
| Lab | lab(50.03 14.2 -50.92) | color: lab(50.03 14.2 -50.92) | |
| LCH | lch(50.03 52.86 285.58) | color: lch(50.03 52.86 285.58) |
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)
#5D5DB8 — rgb(93, 93, 184)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5A57B3 — rgb(90, 87, 179)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4DA7A3 — rgb(77, 167, 163)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 57%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(221, 57%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 57%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 57%, 75%), hsl(221, 57%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 57%, 55%), hsl(221, 57%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #4B74CE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,57%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 57%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 57%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 57%, 55%)?
HEX: #4B74CE | RGB: rgb(75, 116, 206) | CMYK: 64%, 44%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 221°, 64%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4B74CE?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 57%, 55%). 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, 57%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 57%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #4B74CE; — As RGB: color: rgb(75, 116, 206); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,57%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 57%, 55%);