HSL(196, 30%, 70%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(196,30%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(196, 30%, 70%) | color: hsl(196, 30%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #9CBDC9 | color: #9CBDC9 | |
| RGB | rgb(156, 189, 201) | color: rgb(156, 189, 201) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 6%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(196, 22%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(196 62% 21%) | color: hwb(196 62% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.778 0.0395 221.91) | color: oklch(0.778 0.0395 221.91) | |
| Lab | lab(74.62 -8.43 -9.72) | color: lab(74.62 -8.43 -9.72) | |
| LCH | lch(74.62 12.87 229.07) | color: lch(74.62 12.87 229.07) |
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)
#AAABC6 — rgb(170, 171, 198)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A8A6C5 — rgb(168, 166, 197)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9EC4C3 — rgb(158, 196, 195)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(196, 30%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(196, 30%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(196, 30%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 30%, 90%), hsl(196, 30%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 30%, 70%), hsl(196, 30%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #9CBDC9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(196,30%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(196, 30%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(196, 30%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(196, 30%, 70%)?
HEX: #9CBDC9 | RGB: rgb(156, 189, 201) | CMYK: 22%, 6%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 196°, 22%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9CBDC9?
The complementary color is HSL(16, 30%, 70%). 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, 30%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(196, 30%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #9CBDC9; — As RGB: color: rgb(156, 189, 201); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(196,30%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(196, 30%, 70%);