HSL(216, 40%, 86%)
Very Light Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Light Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(216,40%,86%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(216, 40%, 86%) | color: hsl(216, 40%, 86%) | |
| HEX | #CDD8EA | color: #CDD8EA | |
| RGB | rgb(205, 216, 234) | color: rgb(205, 216, 234) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 8%, 0%, 8%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 12%, 92%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 81% 8%) | color: hwb(217 81% 8%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8794 0.0276 260.31) | color: oklch(0.8794 0.0276 260.31) | |
| Lab | lab(86.02 -0.18 -10.08) | color: lab(86.02 -0.18 -10.08) | |
| LCH | lch(86.02 10.08 268.98) | color: lch(86.02 10.08 268.98) |
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)
#D2D2E6 — rgb(210, 210, 230)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#D1D0E5 — rgb(209, 208, 229)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#CEE2E1 — rgb(206, 226, 225)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(216, 40%, 86%);
text
color: hsl(216, 40%, 86%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(216, 40%, 86%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 40%, 100%), hsl(216, 40%, 86%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 40%, 86%), hsl(216, 40%, 66%))
hex
background-color: #CDD8EA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(216,40%,86%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(216, 40%, 86%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(216, 40%, 86%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Light Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(216, 40%, 86%)?
HEX: #CDD8EA | RGB: rgb(205, 216, 234) | CMYK: 12%, 8%, 0%, 8% | HSV: 217°, 12%, 92%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #CDD8EA?
The complementary color is HSL(36, 40%, 86%). 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, 40%, 86%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(216, 40%, 86%); — As HEX: color: #CDD8EA; — As RGB: color: rgb(205, 216, 234); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(216,40%,86%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(216, 40%, 86%);