HSL(216, 43%, 85%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(216,43%,85%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(216, 43%, 85%) | color: hsl(216, 43%, 85%) | |
| HEX | #C8D5E9 | color: #C8D5E9 | |
| RGB | rgb(200, 213, 233) | color: rgb(200, 213, 233) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 9%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(216, 14%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(216 78% 9%) | color: hwb(216 78% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8693 0.0311 258.94) | color: oklch(0.8693 0.0311 258.94) | |
| Lab | lab(84.87 -0.41 -11.31) | color: lab(84.87 -0.41 -11.31) | |
| LCH | lch(84.87 11.32 267.92) | color: lch(84.87 11.32 267.92) |
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)
#CECEE4 — rgb(206, 206, 228)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#CDCCE3 — rgb(205, 204, 227)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C9E0E0 — rgb(201, 224, 224)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(216, 43%, 85%);
text
color: hsl(216, 43%, 85%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(216, 43%, 85%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 43%, 100%), hsl(216, 43%, 85%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 43%, 85%), hsl(216, 43%, 65%))
hex
background-color: #C8D5E9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(216,43%,85%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(216, 43%, 85%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(216, 43%, 85%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(216, 43%, 85%)?
HEX: #C8D5E9 | RGB: rgb(200, 213, 233) | CMYK: 14%, 9%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 216°, 14%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C8D5E9?
The complementary color is HSL(36, 43%, 85%). 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, 43%, 85%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(216, 43%, 85%); — As HEX: color: #C8D5E9; — As RGB: color: rgb(200, 213, 233); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(216,43%,85%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(216, 43%, 85%);