HSL(216, 50%, 80%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(216,50%,80%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(216, 50%, 80%) | color: hsl(216, 50%, 80%) | |
| HEX | #B3C7E6 | color: #B3C7E6 | |
| RGB | rgb(179, 199, 230) | color: rgb(179, 199, 230) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 13%, 0%, 10%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(216, 22%, 90%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(216 70% 10%) | color: hwb(216 70% 10%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8247 0.0489 259.1) | color: oklch(0.8247 0.0489 259.1) | |
| Lab | lab(79.69 -0.18 -17.62) | color: lab(79.69 -0.18 -17.62) | |
| LCH | lch(79.69 17.62 269.41) | color: lch(79.69 17.62 269.41) |
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)
#BCBCDE — rgb(188, 188, 222)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BBB9DD — rgb(187, 185, 221)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B4D9D7 — rgb(180, 217, 215)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(216, 50%, 80%);
text
color: hsl(216, 50%, 80%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(216, 50%, 80%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 50%, 100%), hsl(216, 50%, 80%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 50%, 80%), hsl(216, 50%, 60%))
hex
background-color: #B3C7E6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(216,50%,80%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(216, 50%, 80%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(216, 50%, 80%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(216, 50%, 80%)?
HEX: #B3C7E6 | RGB: rgb(179, 199, 230) | CMYK: 22%, 13%, 0%, 10% | HSV: 216°, 22%, 90%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B3C7E6?
The complementary color is HSL(36, 50%, 80%). 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, 50%, 80%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(216, 50%, 80%); — As HEX: color: #B3C7E6; — As RGB: color: rgb(179, 199, 230); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(216,50%,80%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(216, 50%, 80%);