HSL(221, 73%, 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(221,73%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 73%, 55%) | color: hsl(221, 73%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #386EE0 | color: #386EE0 | |
| RGB | rgb(56, 110, 224) | color: rgb(56, 110, 224) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(75%, 51%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 75%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 22% 12%) | color: hwb(221 22% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5654 0.1835 262.86) | color: oklch(0.5654 0.1835 262.86) | |
| Lab | lab(48.73 21.63 -63.27) | color: lab(48.73 21.63 -63.27) | |
| LCH | lch(48.73 66.87 288.87) | color: lch(48.73 66.87 288.87) |
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)
#4F50C4 — rgb(79, 80, 196)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4C48BE — rgb(76, 72, 190)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3BAFAA — rgb(59, 175, 170)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 73%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(221, 73%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 73%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 73%, 75%), hsl(221, 73%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 73%, 55%), hsl(221, 73%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #386EE0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,73%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 73%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 73%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 73%, 55%)?
HEX: #386EE0 | RGB: rgb(56, 110, 224) | CMYK: 75%, 51%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 221°, 75%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #386EE0?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 73%, 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, 73%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 73%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #386EE0; — As RGB: color: rgb(56, 110, 224); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,73%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 73%, 55%);