HSL(221, 68%, 68%)
Blue — Blue color
Adjust Color
Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,68%,68%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 68%, 68%) | color: hsl(221, 68%, 68%) | |
| HEX | #7699E5 | color: #7699E5 | |
| RGB | rgb(118, 153, 229) | color: rgb(118, 153, 229) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(48%, 33%, 0%, 10%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 48%, 90%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 47% 10%) | color: hwb(221 47% 10%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6888 0.1193 264.64) | color: oklch(0.6888 0.1193 264.64) | |
| Lab | lab(63.58 8.4 -42.21) | color: lab(63.58 8.4 -42.21) | |
| LCH | lch(63.58 43.04 281.26) | color: lch(63.58 43.04 281.26) |
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)
#8585D3 — rgb(133, 133, 211)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8381CE — rgb(131, 129, 206)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#78C4C1 — rgb(120, 196, 193)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 68%, 68%);
text
color: hsl(221, 68%, 68%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 68%, 68%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 68%, 88%), hsl(221, 68%, 68%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 68%, 68%), hsl(221, 68%, 48%))
hex
background-color: #7699E5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,68%,68%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 68%, 68%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 68%, 68%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 68%, 68%)?
HEX: #7699E5 | RGB: rgb(118, 153, 229) | CMYK: 48%, 33%, 0%, 10% | HSV: 221°, 48%, 90%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7699E5?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 68%, 68%). 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%, 68%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 68%, 68%); — As HEX: color: #7699E5; — As RGB: color: rgb(118, 153, 229); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,68%,68%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 68%, 68%);