HSL(221, 78%, 70%)
Blue — Blue color
Adjust Color
Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,78%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 78%, 70%) | color: hsl(221, 78%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #779DEE | color: #779DEE | |
| RGB | rgb(119, 157, 238) | color: rgb(119, 157, 238) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 34%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 50%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 47% 7%) | color: hwb(221 47% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7023 0.1267 264.28) | color: oklch(0.7023 0.1267 264.28) | |
| Lab | lab(65.13 9.02 -44.73) | color: lab(65.13 9.02 -44.73) | |
| LCH | lch(65.13 45.63 281.4) | color: lch(65.13 45.63 281.4) |
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)
#8788DA — rgb(135, 136, 218)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8582D6 — rgb(133, 130, 214)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#79CBC8 — rgb(121, 203, 200)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 78%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(221, 78%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 78%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 78%, 90%), hsl(221, 78%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 78%, 70%), hsl(221, 78%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #779DEE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,78%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 78%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 78%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 78%, 70%)?
HEX: #779DEE | RGB: rgb(119, 157, 238) | CMYK: 50%, 34%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 221°, 50%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #779DEE?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 78%, 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, 78%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 78%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #779DEE; — As RGB: color: rgb(119, 157, 238); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,78%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 78%, 70%);