HSL(221, 59%, 57%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,59%,57%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 59%, 57%) | color: hsl(221, 59%, 57%) | |
| HEX | #517AD2 | color: #517AD2 | |
| RGB | rgb(81, 122, 210) | color: rgb(81, 122, 210) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 42%, 0%, 18%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 61%, 82%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 32% 18%) | color: hwb(221 32% 18%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5922 0.1424 263.78) | color: oklch(0.5922 0.1424 263.78) | |
| Lab | lab(52.2 12.96 -49.71) | color: lab(52.2 12.96 -49.71) | |
| LCH | lch(52.2 51.37 284.61) | color: lch(52.2 51.37 284.61) |
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)
#6363BD — rgb(99, 99, 189)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#605DB8 — rgb(96, 93, 184)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#53ACA8 — rgb(83, 172, 168)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 59%, 57%);
text
color: hsl(221, 59%, 57%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 59%, 57%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 59%, 77%), hsl(221, 59%, 57%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 59%, 57%), hsl(221, 59%, 37%))
hex
background-color: #517AD2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,59%,57%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 59%, 57%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 59%, 57%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 59%, 57%)?
HEX: #517AD2 | RGB: rgb(81, 122, 210) | CMYK: 61%, 42%, 0%, 18% | HSV: 221°, 61%, 82%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #517AD2?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 59%, 57%). 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, 59%, 57%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 59%, 57%); — As HEX: color: #517AD2; — As RGB: color: rgb(81, 122, 210); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,59%,57%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 59%, 57%);