HSL(196, 72%, 69%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(196,72%,69%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(196, 72%, 69%) | color: hsl(196, 72%, 69%) | |
| HEX | #77CBE9 | color: #77CBE9 | |
| RGB | rgb(119, 203, 233) | color: rgb(119, 203, 233) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 13%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(196, 49%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(196 46% 9%) | color: hwb(196 46% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7998 0.092 223.16) | color: oklch(0.7998 0.092 223.16) | |
| Lab | lab(77.59 -17.58 -22.73) | color: lab(77.59 -17.58 -22.73) | |
| LCH | lch(77.59 28.74 232.28) | color: lch(77.59 28.74 232.28) |
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)
#9B9CE2 — rgb(155, 156, 226)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9790E0 — rgb(151, 144, 224)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7BDCDB — rgb(123, 220, 219)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(196, 72%, 69%);
text
color: hsl(196, 72%, 69%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(196, 72%, 69%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 72%, 89%), hsl(196, 72%, 69%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 72%, 69%), hsl(196, 72%, 49%))
hex
background-color: #77CBE9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(196,72%,69%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(196, 72%, 69%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(196, 72%, 69%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(196, 72%, 69%)?
HEX: #77CBE9 | RGB: rgb(119, 203, 233) | CMYK: 49%, 13%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 196°, 49%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #77CBE9?
The complementary color is HSL(16, 72%, 69%). 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, 72%, 69%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(196, 72%, 69%); — As HEX: color: #77CBE9; — As RGB: color: rgb(119, 203, 233); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(196,72%,69%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(196, 72%, 69%);