HSL(231, 36%, 21%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,36%,21%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 36%, 21%) | color: hsl(231, 36%, 21%) | |
| HEX | #222849 | color: #222849 | |
| RGB | rgb(34, 40, 73) | color: rgb(34, 40, 73) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(53%, 45%, 0%, 71%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 53%, 29%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 14% 71%) | color: hwb(231 14% 71%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.289 0.0608 274.2) | color: oklch(0.289 0.0608 274.2) | |
| Lab | lab(17.17 8.07 -21.43) | color: lab(17.17 8.07 -21.43) | |
| LCH | lch(17.17 22.9 290.64) | color: lch(17.17 22.9 290.64) |
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)
#252541 — rgb(37, 37, 65)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#24243F — rgb(36, 36, 63)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#223B39 — rgb(34, 59, 57)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 36%, 21%);
text
color: hsl(231, 36%, 21%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 36%, 21%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 36%, 41%), hsl(231, 36%, 21%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 36%, 21%), hsl(231, 36%, 1%))
hex
background-color: #222849;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,36%,21%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 36%, 21%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 36%, 21%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 36%, 21%)?
HEX: #222849 | RGB: rgb(34, 40, 73) | CMYK: 53%, 45%, 0%, 71% | HSV: 231°, 53%, 29%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #222849?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 36%, 21%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 231°, 351°, and 111°. For analogous combinations, try hues 201° and 261°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(231, 36%, 21%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 36%, 21%); — As HEX: color: #222849; — As RGB: color: rgb(34, 40, 73); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,36%,21%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 36%, 21%);