#5551E1
Blue
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About #5551E1 Blue
#5551E1 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 81 green, and 225 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 242°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 60%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #5551E1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
242°
Hue
71%
Saturation
60%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5551E1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5551E1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5551E1 on White
Contrast Ratio5.75:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#5551E1 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.65:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5551E1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5551E1 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 81, 225) |
| HSL | hsl(242, 71%, 60%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 81, 225 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 31.8%, 88.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 62%, 64%, 0%, 12% |
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