HSL(221, 66%, 59%)
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%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 66%, 59%) | color: hsl(221, 66%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #517DDB | color: #517DDB | |
| RGB | rgb(81, 125, 219) | color: rgb(81, 125, 219) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(63%, 43%, 0%, 14%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 63%, 86%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 32% 14%) | color: hwb(221 32% 14%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6041 0.1512 263.62) | color: oklch(0.6041 0.1512 263.62) | |
| Lab | lab(53.52 14.19 -52.68) | color: lab(53.52 14.19 -52.68) | |
| LCH | lch(53.52 54.56 285.08) | color: lch(53.52 54.56 285.08) |
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)
#6464C4 — rgb(100, 100, 196)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#625EBF — rgb(98, 94, 191)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#53B2AE — rgb(83, 178, 174)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 66%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(221, 66%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 66%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 66%, 79%), hsl(221, 66%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 66%, 59%), hsl(221, 66%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #517DDB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,66%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 66%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 66%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 66%, 59%)?
HEX: #517DDB | RGB: rgb(81, 125, 219) | CMYK: 63%, 43%, 0%, 14% | HSV: 221°, 63%, 86%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #517DDB?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 66%, 59%). 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%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 66%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #517DDB; — As RGB: color: rgb(81, 125, 219); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,66%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 66%, 59%);