HSL(221, 71%, 55%)
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%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 71%, 55%) | color: hsl(221, 71%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #3B6EDE | color: #3B6EDE | |
| RGB | rgb(59, 110, 222) | color: rgb(59, 110, 222) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 50%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 73%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 23% 13%) | color: hwb(221 23% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5651 0.18 263.36) | color: oklch(0.5651 0.18 263.36) | |
| Lab | lab(48.7 21.26 -62.17) | color: lab(48.7 21.26 -62.17) | |
| LCH | lch(48.7 65.7 288.88) | color: lch(48.7 65.7 288.88) |
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)
#5152C3 — rgb(81, 82, 195)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4E4ABC — rgb(78, 74, 188)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3EAEA9 — rgb(62, 174, 169)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 71%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(221, 71%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 71%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 71%, 75%), hsl(221, 71%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 71%, 55%), hsl(221, 71%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #3B6EDE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,71%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 71%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 71%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 71%, 55%)?
HEX: #3B6EDE | RGB: rgb(59, 110, 222) | CMYK: 73%, 50%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 221°, 73%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3B6EDE?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 71%, 55%). 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%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 71%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #3B6EDE; — As RGB: color: rgb(59, 110, 222); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,71%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 71%, 55%);