HSL(221, 68%, 49%)
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%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 68%, 49%) | color: hsl(221, 68%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #285ED2 | color: #285ED2 | |
| RGB | rgb(40, 94, 210) | color: rgb(40, 94, 210) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(81%, 55%, 0%, 18%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 81%, 82%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 16% 18%) | color: hwb(221 16% 18%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5168 0.1884 262.82) | color: oklch(0.5168 0.1884 262.82) | |
| Lab | lab(42.93 24.97 -64.73) | color: lab(42.93 24.97 -64.73) | |
| LCH | lch(42.93 69.38 291.09) | color: lch(42.93 69.38 291.09) |
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)
#3F40B6 — rgb(63, 64, 182)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3C38AF — rgb(60, 56, 175)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2BA09B — rgb(43, 160, 155)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 68%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(221, 68%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 68%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 68%, 69%), hsl(221, 68%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 68%, 49%), hsl(221, 68%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #285ED2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,68%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 68%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 68%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 68%, 49%)?
HEX: #285ED2 | RGB: rgb(40, 94, 210) | CMYK: 81%, 55%, 0%, 18% | HSV: 221°, 81%, 82%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #285ED2?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 68%, 49%). 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%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 68%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #285ED2; — As RGB: color: rgb(40, 94, 210); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,68%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 68%, 49%);