HSL(221, 66%, 27%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,66%,27%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 66%, 27%) | color: hsl(221, 66%, 27%) | |
| HEX | #173472 | color: #173472 | |
| RGB | rgb(23, 52, 114) | color: rgb(23, 52, 114) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(80%, 54%, 0%, 55%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 80%, 45%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 9% 55%) | color: hwb(221 9% 55%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3424 0.1128 262.97) | color: oklch(0.3424 0.1128 262.97) | |
| Lab | lab(23.18 13.57 -38.9) | color: lab(23.18 13.57 -38.9) | |
| LCH | lch(23.18 41.2 289.23) | color: lch(23.18 41.2 289.23) |
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)
#242463 — rgb(36, 36, 99)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#22205F — rgb(34, 32, 95)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#185755 — rgb(24, 87, 85)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 66%, 27%);
text
color: hsl(221, 66%, 27%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 66%, 27%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 66%, 47%), hsl(221, 66%, 27%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 66%, 27%), hsl(221, 66%, 7%))
hex
background-color: #173472;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,66%,27%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 66%, 27%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 66%, 27%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 66%, 27%)?
HEX: #173472 | RGB: rgb(23, 52, 114) | CMYK: 80%, 54%, 0%, 55% | HSV: 221°, 80%, 45%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #173472?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 66%, 27%). 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, 66%, 27%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 66%, 27%); — As HEX: color: #173472; — As RGB: color: rgb(23, 52, 114); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,66%,27%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 66%, 27%);