HSL(221, 72%, 32%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,72%,32%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 72%, 32%) | color: hsl(221, 72%, 32%) | |
| HEX | #173C8C | color: #173C8C | |
| RGB | rgb(23, 60, 140) | color: rgb(23, 60, 140) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(84%, 57%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 84%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 9% 45%) | color: hwb(221 9% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3824 0.1399 262.87) | color: oklch(0.3824 0.1399 262.87) | |
| Lab | lab(27.59 18.67 -48.09) | color: lab(27.59 18.67 -48.09) | |
| LCH | lch(27.59 51.59 291.22) | color: lch(27.59 51.59 291.22) |
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)
#272779 — rgb(39, 39, 121)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#252274 — rgb(37, 34, 116)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#196966 — rgb(25, 105, 102)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 72%, 32%);
text
color: hsl(221, 72%, 32%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 72%, 32%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 72%, 52%), hsl(221, 72%, 32%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 72%, 32%), hsl(221, 72%, 12%))
hex
background-color: #173C8C;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,72%,32%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 72%, 32%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 72%, 32%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 72%, 32%)?
HEX: #173C8C | RGB: rgb(23, 60, 140) | CMYK: 84%, 57%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 221°, 84%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #173C8C?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 72%, 32%). 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, 72%, 32%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 72%, 32%); — As HEX: color: #173C8C; — As RGB: color: rgb(23, 60, 140); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,72%,32%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 72%, 32%);