HSL(221, 87%, 50%)
Vivid Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Vivid Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,87%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 87%, 50%) | color: hsl(221, 87%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #1157EE | color: #1157EE | |
| RGB | rgb(17, 87, 238) | color: rgb(17, 87, 238) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(93%, 63%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 93%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 7% 7%) | color: hwb(221 7% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5224 0.2358 262.75) | color: oklch(0.5224 0.2358 262.75) | |
| Lab | lab(42.92 38.72 -80.66) | color: lab(42.92 38.72 -80.66) | |
| LCH | lch(42.92 89.47 295.64) | color: lch(42.92 89.47 295.64) |
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)
#2F30C9 — rgb(47, 48, 201)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2B26C1 — rgb(43, 38, 193)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#15ADA6 — rgb(21, 173, 166)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 87%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(221, 87%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 87%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 87%, 70%), hsl(221, 87%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 87%, 50%), hsl(221, 87%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #1157EE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,87%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 87%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 87%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Vivid Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 87%, 50%)?
HEX: #1157EE | RGB: rgb(17, 87, 238) | CMYK: 93%, 63%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 221°, 93%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1157EE?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 87%, 50%). 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, 87%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 87%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #1157EE; — As RGB: color: rgb(17, 87, 238); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,87%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 87%, 50%);