HSL(221, 69%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,69%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 69%, 40%) | color: hsl(221, 69%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #204CAC | color: #204CAC | |
| RGB | rgb(32, 76, 172) | color: rgb(32, 76, 172) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(81%, 56%, 0%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 81%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 13% 33%) | color: hwb(221 13% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4464 0.1616 262.98) | color: oklch(0.4464 0.1616 262.98) | |
| Lab | lab(34.91 21.41 -55.58) | color: lab(34.91 21.41 -55.58) | |
| LCH | lch(34.91 59.56 291.07) | color: lch(34.91 59.56 291.07) |
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)
#333395 — rgb(51, 51, 149)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#312D8F — rgb(49, 45, 143)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#22827E — rgb(34, 130, 126)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 69%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(221, 69%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 69%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 69%, 60%), hsl(221, 69%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 69%, 40%), hsl(221, 69%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #204CAC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,69%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 69%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 69%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 69%, 40%)?
HEX: #204CAC | RGB: rgb(32, 76, 172) | CMYK: 81%, 56%, 0%, 33% | HSV: 221°, 81%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #204CAC?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 69%, 40%). 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, 69%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 69%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #204CAC; — As RGB: color: rgb(32, 76, 172); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,69%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 69%, 40%);