HSL(226, 21%, 53%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(226,21%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(226, 21%, 53%) | color: hsl(226, 21%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #6E7AA0 | color: #6E7AA0 | |
| RGB | rgb(110, 122, 160) | color: rgb(110, 122, 160) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 24%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(226, 31%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(226 43% 37%) | color: hwb(226 43% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5842 0.0603 270.87) | color: oklch(0.5842 0.0603 270.87) | |
| Lab | lab(51.58 4.78 -21.82) | color: lab(51.58 4.78 -21.82) | |
| LCH | lch(51.58 22.34 282.36) | color: lch(51.58 22.34 282.36) |
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)
#737397 — rgb(115, 115, 151)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#737295 — rgb(115, 114, 149)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6F908E — rgb(111, 144, 142)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(226, 21%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(226, 21%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(226, 21%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(226, 21%, 73%), hsl(226, 21%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(226, 21%, 53%), hsl(226, 21%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #6E7AA0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(226,21%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(226, 21%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(226, 21%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(226, 21%, 53%)?
HEX: #6E7AA0 | RGB: rgb(110, 122, 160) | CMYK: 31%, 24%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 226°, 31%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6E7AA0?
The complementary color is HSL(46, 21%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 226°, 346°, and 106°. For analogous combinations, try hues 196° and 256°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(226, 21%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(226, 21%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #6E7AA0; — As RGB: color: rgb(110, 122, 160); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(226,21%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(226, 21%, 53%);