HSL(221, 66%, 43%)
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%,43%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 66%, 43%) | color: hsl(221, 66%, 43%) | |
| HEX | #2553B6 | color: #2553B6 | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 83, 182) | color: rgb(37, 83, 182) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(80%, 54%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 80%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 14% 29%) | color: hwb(221 14% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4709 0.1652 262.91) | color: oklch(0.4709 0.1652 262.91) | |
| Lab | lab(37.76 21.15 -56.85) | color: lab(37.76 21.15 -56.85) | |
| LCH | lch(37.76 60.66 290.41) | color: lch(37.76 60.66 290.41) |
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)
#39399E — rgb(57, 57, 158)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#363398 — rgb(54, 51, 152)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#278B87 — rgb(39, 139, 135)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 66%, 43%);
text
color: hsl(221, 66%, 43%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 66%, 43%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 66%, 63%), hsl(221, 66%, 43%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 66%, 43%), hsl(221, 66%, 23%))
hex
background-color: #2553B6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,66%,43%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 66%, 43%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 66%, 43%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 66%, 43%)?
HEX: #2553B6 | RGB: rgb(37, 83, 182) | CMYK: 80%, 54%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 221°, 80%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2553B6?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 66%, 43%). 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%, 43%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 66%, 43%); — As HEX: color: #2553B6; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 83, 182); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,66%,43%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 66%, 43%);