HSL(221, 69%, 60%)
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%,60%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 69%, 60%) | color: hsl(221, 69%, 60%) | |
| HEX | #537FDF | color: #537FDF | |
| RGB | rgb(83, 127, 223) | color: rgb(83, 127, 223) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(63%, 43%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 63%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 32% 13%) | color: hwb(221 32% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6117 0.1536 263.9) | color: oklch(0.6117 0.1536 263.9) | |
| Lab | lab(54.39 14.68 -53.54) | color: lab(54.39 14.68 -53.54) | |
| LCH | lch(54.39 55.52 285.33) | color: lch(54.39 55.52 285.33) |
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)
#6666C8 — rgb(102, 102, 200)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6460C2 — rgb(100, 96, 194)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#55B5B1 — rgb(85, 181, 177)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 69%, 60%);
text
color: hsl(221, 69%, 60%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 69%, 60%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 69%, 80%), hsl(221, 69%, 60%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 69%, 60%), hsl(221, 69%, 40%))
hex
background-color: #537FDF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,69%,60%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 69%, 60%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 69%, 60%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 69%, 60%)?
HEX: #537FDF | RGB: rgb(83, 127, 223) | CMYK: 63%, 43%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 221°, 63%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #537FDF?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 69%, 60%). 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%, 60%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 69%, 60%); — As HEX: color: #537FDF; — As RGB: color: rgb(83, 127, 223); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,69%,60%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 69%, 60%);