HSL(216, 20%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(216,20%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(216, 20%, 72%) | color: hsl(216, 20%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #A9B5C6 | color: #A9B5C6 | |
| RGB | rgb(169, 181, 198) | color: rgb(169, 181, 198) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 9%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(215, 15%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(215 66% 22%) | color: hwb(215 66% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7691 0.0278 257.04) | color: oklch(0.7691 0.0278 257.04) | |
| Lab | lab(73.26 -0.67 -10.02) | color: lab(73.26 -0.67 -10.02) | |
| LCH | lch(73.26 10.04 266.17) | color: lch(73.26 10.04 266.17) |
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)
#AEAEC2 — rgb(174, 174, 194)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#AEADC1 — rgb(174, 173, 193)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#AABFBE — rgb(170, 191, 190)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(216, 20%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(216, 20%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(216, 20%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 20%, 92%), hsl(216, 20%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 20%, 72%), hsl(216, 20%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #A9B5C6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(216,20%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(216, 20%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(216, 20%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(216, 20%, 72%)?
HEX: #A9B5C6 | RGB: rgb(169, 181, 198) | CMYK: 15%, 9%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 215°, 15%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A9B5C6?
The complementary color is HSL(36, 20%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 216°, 336°, and 96°. For analogous combinations, try hues 186° and 246°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(216, 20%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(216, 20%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #A9B5C6; — As RGB: color: rgb(169, 181, 198); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(216,20%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(216, 20%, 72%);