HSL(221, 66%, 48%)
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%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 66%, 48%) | color: hsl(221, 66%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #2A5DCB | color: #2A5DCB | |
| RGB | rgb(42, 93, 203) | color: rgb(42, 93, 203) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(79%, 54%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 79%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 17% 20%) | color: hwb(221 17% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5099 0.1798 262.92) | color: oklch(0.5099 0.1798 262.92) | |
| Lab | lab(42.2 23.15 -61.87) | color: lab(42.2 23.15 -61.87) | |
| LCH | lch(42.2 66.06 290.51) | color: lch(42.2 66.06 290.51) |
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)
#4041B0 — rgb(64, 65, 176)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3D39AA — rgb(61, 57, 170)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2D9B97 — rgb(45, 155, 151)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 66%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(221, 66%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 66%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 66%, 68%), hsl(221, 66%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 66%, 48%), hsl(221, 66%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #2A5DCB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,66%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 66%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 66%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 66%, 48%)?
HEX: #2A5DCB | RGB: rgb(42, 93, 203) | CMYK: 79%, 54%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 221°, 79%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2A5DCB?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 66%, 48%). 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%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 66%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #2A5DCB; — As RGB: color: rgb(42, 93, 203); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,66%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 66%, 48%);