HSL(221, 61%, 53%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,61%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 61%, 53%) | color: hsl(221, 61%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #3E6CD0 | color: #3E6CD0 | |
| RGB | rgb(62, 108, 208) | color: rgb(62, 108, 208) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(70%, 48%, 0%, 18%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 70%, 82%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 25% 18%) | color: hwb(221 25% 18%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5524 0.1627 263.44) | color: oklch(0.5524 0.1627 263.44) | |
| Lab | lab(47.37 17.83 -56.36) | color: lab(47.37 17.83 -56.36) | |
| LCH | lch(47.37 59.11 287.56) | color: lch(47.37 59.11 287.56) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#5252B8 — rgb(82, 82, 184)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4F4CB2 — rgb(79, 76, 178)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#40A5A1 — rgb(64, 165, 161)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 61%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(221, 61%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 61%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 61%, 73%), hsl(221, 61%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 61%, 53%), hsl(221, 61%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #3E6CD0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,61%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 61%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 61%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 61%, 53%)?
HEX: #3E6CD0 | RGB: rgb(62, 108, 208) | CMYK: 70%, 48%, 0%, 18% | HSV: 221°, 70%, 82%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3E6CD0?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 61%, 53%). 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, 61%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 61%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #3E6CD0; — As RGB: color: rgb(62, 108, 208); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,61%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 61%, 53%);