HSL(221, 68%, 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(221,68%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 68%, 48%) | color: hsl(221, 68%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #275CCE | color: #275CCE | |
| RGB | rgb(39, 92, 206) | color: rgb(39, 92, 206) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(81%, 55%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 81%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 15% 19%) | color: hwb(221 15% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5092 0.1858 262.83) | color: oklch(0.5092 0.1858 262.83) | |
| Lab | lab(42.06 24.66 -63.83) | color: lab(42.06 24.66 -63.83) | |
| LCH | lch(42.06 68.43 291.12) | color: lch(42.06 68.43 291.12) |
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)
#3E3EB2 — rgb(62, 62, 178)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3B37AC — rgb(59, 55, 172)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2A9D98 — rgb(42, 157, 152)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 68%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(221, 68%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 68%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 68%, 68%), hsl(221, 68%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 68%, 48%), hsl(221, 68%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #275CCE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,68%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 68%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 68%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 68%, 48%)?
HEX: #275CCE | RGB: rgb(39, 92, 206) | CMYK: 81%, 55%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 221°, 81%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #275CCE?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 68%, 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, 68%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 68%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #275CCE; — As RGB: color: rgb(39, 92, 206); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,68%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 68%, 48%);