HSL(221, 78%, 42%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,78%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 78%, 42%) | color: hsl(221, 78%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #184CBF | color: #184CBF | |
| RGB | rgb(24, 76, 191) | color: rgb(24, 76, 191) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(87%, 60%, 0%, 25%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 87%, 75%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 10% 25%) | color: hwb(221 10% 25%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4605 0.1887 262.9) | color: oklch(0.4605 0.1887 262.9) | |
| Lab | lab(36.22 28.24 -64.67) | color: lab(36.22 28.24 -64.67) | |
| LCH | lch(36.22 70.57 293.59) | color: lch(36.22 70.57 293.59) |
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)
#2F2FA3 — rgb(47, 47, 163)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2C289D — rgb(44, 40, 157)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#1B8D88 — rgb(27, 141, 136)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 78%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(221, 78%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 78%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 78%, 62%), hsl(221, 78%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 78%, 42%), hsl(221, 78%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #184CBF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,78%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 78%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 78%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 78%, 42%)?
HEX: #184CBF | RGB: rgb(24, 76, 191) | CMYK: 87%, 60%, 0%, 25% | HSV: 221°, 87%, 75%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #184CBF?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 78%, 42%). 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, 78%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 78%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #184CBF; — As RGB: color: rgb(24, 76, 191); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,78%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 78%, 42%);