HSL(221, 72%, 70%)
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%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 72%, 70%) | color: hsl(221, 72%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #7B9EEA | color: #7B9EEA | |
| RGB | rgb(123, 158, 234) | color: rgb(123, 158, 234) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(47%, 32%, 0%, 8%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 47%, 92%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 49% 8%) | color: hwb(221 49% 8%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7047 0.1186 264.7) | color: oklch(0.7047 0.1186 264.7) | |
| Lab | lab(65.44 8.18 -42.03) | color: lab(65.44 8.18 -42.03) | |
| LCH | lch(65.44 42.82 281.01) | color: lch(65.44 42.82 281.01) |
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)
#8A8AD8 — rgb(138, 138, 216)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8886D3 — rgb(136, 134, 211)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7DC9C6 — rgb(125, 201, 198)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 72%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(221, 72%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 72%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 72%, 90%), hsl(221, 72%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 72%, 70%), hsl(221, 72%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #7B9EEA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,72%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 72%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 72%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 72%, 70%)?
HEX: #7B9EEA | RGB: rgb(123, 158, 234) | CMYK: 47%, 32%, 0%, 8% | HSV: 221°, 47%, 92%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7B9EEA?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 72%, 70%). 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%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 72%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #7B9EEA; — As RGB: color: rgb(123, 158, 234); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,72%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 72%, 70%);