HSL(221, 84%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,84%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 84%, 61%) | color: hsl(221, 84%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #487DEF | color: #487DEF | |
| RGB | rgb(72, 125, 239) | color: rgb(72, 125, 239) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(70%, 48%, 0%, 6%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 70%, 94%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 28% 6%) | color: hwb(221 28% 6%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6129 0.1809 263.3) | color: oklch(0.6129 0.1809 263.3) | |
| Lab | lab(54.32 19.73 -62.63) | color: lab(54.32 19.73 -62.63) | |
| LCH | lch(54.32 65.66 287.49) | color: lch(54.32 65.66 287.49) |
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)
#5F5FD3 — rgb(95, 95, 211)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5C58CD — rgb(92, 88, 205)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4BBEB9 — rgb(75, 190, 185)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 84%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(221, 84%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 84%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 84%, 81%), hsl(221, 84%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 84%, 61%), hsl(221, 84%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #487DEF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,84%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 84%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 84%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 84%, 61%)?
HEX: #487DEF | RGB: rgb(72, 125, 239) | CMYK: 70%, 48%, 0%, 6% | HSV: 221°, 70%, 94%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #487DEF?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 84%, 61%). 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, 84%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 84%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #487DEF; — As RGB: color: rgb(72, 125, 239); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,84%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 84%, 61%);