HSL(196, 19%, 68%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(196,19%,68%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(196, 19%, 68%) | color: hsl(196, 19%, 68%) | |
| HEX | #9EB5BD | color: #9EB5BD | |
| RGB | rgb(158, 181, 189) | color: rgb(158, 181, 189) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 4%, 0%, 26%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(195, 16%, 74%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(195 62% 26%) | color: hwb(195 62% 26%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7581 0.0278 220.74) | color: oklch(0.7581 0.0278 220.74) | |
| Lab | lab(72.22 -6.17 -6.72) | color: lab(72.22 -6.17 -6.72) | |
| LCH | lch(72.22 9.12 227.44) | color: lch(72.22 9.12 227.44) |
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)
#A8A8BB — rgb(168, 168, 187)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A7A5BB — rgb(167, 165, 187)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9FBAB9 — rgb(159, 186, 185)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(196, 19%, 68%);
text
color: hsl(196, 19%, 68%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(196, 19%, 68%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 19%, 88%), hsl(196, 19%, 68%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 19%, 68%), hsl(196, 19%, 48%))
hex
background-color: #9EB5BD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(196,19%,68%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(196, 19%, 68%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(196, 19%, 68%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(196, 19%, 68%)?
HEX: #9EB5BD | RGB: rgb(158, 181, 189) | CMYK: 16%, 4%, 0%, 26% | HSV: 195°, 16%, 74%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9EB5BD?
The complementary color is HSL(16, 19%, 68%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 196°, 316°, and 76°. For analogous combinations, try hues 166° and 226°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(196, 19%, 68%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(196, 19%, 68%); — As HEX: color: #9EB5BD; — As RGB: color: rgb(158, 181, 189); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(196,19%,68%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(196, 19%, 68%);