HSL(221, 71%, 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(221,71%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 71%, 48%) | color: hsl(221, 71%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #235BD1 | color: #235BD1 | |
| RGB | rgb(35, 91, 209) | color: rgb(35, 91, 209) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(83%, 56%, 0%, 18%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 83%, 82%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 14% 18%) | color: hwb(221 14% 18%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5085 0.1918 262.59) | color: oklch(0.5085 0.1918 262.59) | |
| Lab | lab(41.91 26.12 -65.81) | color: lab(41.91 26.12 -65.81) | |
| LCH | lch(41.91 70.8 291.65) | color: lch(41.91 70.8 291.65) |
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)
#3B3CB4 — rgb(59, 60, 180)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3834AE — rgb(56, 52, 174)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#269E99 — rgb(38, 158, 153)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 71%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(221, 71%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 71%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 71%, 68%), hsl(221, 71%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 71%, 48%), hsl(221, 71%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #235BD1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,71%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 71%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 71%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 71%, 48%)?
HEX: #235BD1 | RGB: rgb(35, 91, 209) | CMYK: 83%, 56%, 0%, 18% | HSV: 221°, 83%, 82%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #235BD1?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 71%, 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, 71%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 71%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #235BD1; — As RGB: color: rgb(35, 91, 209); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,71%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 71%, 48%);