HSL(217, 77%, 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(217,77%,78%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(217, 77%, 78%) | color: hsl(217, 77%, 78%) | |
| HEX | #9CBDF2 | color: #9CBDF2 | |
| RGB | rgb(156, 189, 242) | color: rgb(156, 189, 242) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 22%, 0%, 5%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 36%, 95%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 61% 5%) | color: hwb(217 61% 5%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7933 0.0839 259.75) | color: oklch(0.7933 0.0839 259.75) | |
| Lab | lab(75.99 1.47 -29.85) | color: lab(75.99 1.47 -29.85) | |
| LCH | lch(75.99 29.89 272.82) | color: lch(75.99 29.89 272.82) |
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)
#AAABE5 — rgb(170, 171, 229)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A8A6E2 — rgb(168, 166, 226)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9EDBD9 — rgb(158, 219, 217)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(217, 77%, 78%);
text
color: hsl(217, 77%, 78%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(217, 77%, 78%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 77%, 98%), hsl(217, 77%, 78%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 77%, 78%), hsl(217, 77%, 58%))
hex
background-color: #9CBDF2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(217,77%,78%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(217, 77%, 78%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(217, 77%, 78%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(217, 77%, 78%)?
HEX: #9CBDF2 | RGB: rgb(156, 189, 242) | CMYK: 36%, 22%, 0%, 5% | HSV: 217°, 36%, 95%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9CBDF2?
The complementary color is HSL(37, 77%, 78%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 217°, 337°, and 97°. For analogous combinations, try hues 187° and 247°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(217, 77%, 78%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(217, 77%, 78%); — As HEX: color: #9CBDF2; — As RGB: color: rgb(156, 189, 242); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(217,77%,78%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(217, 77%, 78%);