HSL(212, 42%, 78%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(212,42%,78%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(212, 42%, 78%) | color: hsl(212, 42%, 78%) | |
| HEX | #AFC5DE | color: #AFC5DE | |
| RGB | rgb(175, 197, 222) | color: rgb(175, 197, 222) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 11%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(212, 21%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(212 69% 13%) | color: hwb(212 69% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.815 0.0427 251.69) | color: oklch(0.815 0.0427 251.69) | |
| Lab | lab(78.65 -2.12 -14.92) | color: lab(78.65 -2.12 -14.92) | |
| LCH | lch(78.65 15.07 261.91) | color: lch(78.65 15.07 261.91) |
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)
#B9B9D8 — rgb(185, 185, 216)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B7B6D7 — rgb(183, 182, 215)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B0D3D2 — rgb(176, 211, 210)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(212, 42%, 78%);
text
color: hsl(212, 42%, 78%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(212, 42%, 78%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(212, 42%, 98%), hsl(212, 42%, 78%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(212, 42%, 78%), hsl(212, 42%, 58%))
hex
background-color: #AFC5DE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(212,42%,78%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(212, 42%, 78%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(212, 42%, 78%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(212, 42%, 78%)?
HEX: #AFC5DE | RGB: rgb(175, 197, 222) | CMYK: 21%, 11%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 212°, 21%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #AFC5DE?
The complementary color is HSL(32, 42%, 78%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 212°, 332°, and 92°. For analogous combinations, try hues 182° and 242°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(212, 42%, 78%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(212, 42%, 78%); — As HEX: color: #AFC5DE; — As RGB: color: rgb(175, 197, 222); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(212,42%,78%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(212, 42%, 78%);