HSL(221, 71%, 50%)
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%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 71%, 50%) | color: hsl(221, 71%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #255EDA | color: #255EDA | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 94, 218) | color: rgb(37, 94, 218) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(83%, 57%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 83%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 14% 15%) | color: hwb(221 14% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5224 0.1994 262.86) | color: oklch(0.5224 0.1994 262.86) | |
| Lab | lab(43.45 27.76 -68.46) | color: lab(43.45 27.76 -68.46) | |
| LCH | lch(43.45 73.87 292.07) | color: lch(43.45 73.87 292.07) |
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)
#3E3EBC — rgb(62, 62, 188)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3A36B5 — rgb(58, 54, 181)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#28A49F — rgb(40, 164, 159)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 71%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(221, 71%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 71%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 71%, 70%), hsl(221, 71%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 71%, 50%), hsl(221, 71%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #255EDA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,71%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 71%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 71%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 71%, 50%)?
HEX: #255EDA | RGB: rgb(37, 94, 218) | CMYK: 83%, 57%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 221°, 83%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #255EDA?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 71%, 50%). 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%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 71%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #255EDA; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 94, 218); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,71%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 71%, 50%);