HSL(221, 100%, 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(221,100%,80%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 100%, 80%) | color: hsl(221, 100%, 80%) | |
| HEX | #99B9FF | color: #99B9FF | |
| RGB | rgb(153, 185, 255) | color: rgb(153, 185, 255) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 27%, 0%, 0%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 40%, 100%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 60% 0%) | color: hwb(221 60% 0%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7887 0.1063 265.16) | color: oklch(0.7887 0.1063 265.16) | |
| Lab | lab(75.26 6.29 -37.99) | color: lab(75.26 6.29 -37.99) | |
| LCH | lch(75.26 38.51 279.4) | color: lch(75.26 38.51 279.4) |
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)
#A7A7EE — rgb(167, 167, 238)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A5A3EA — rgb(165, 163, 234)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9BE1DE — rgb(155, 225, 222)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 100%, 80%);
text
color: hsl(221, 100%, 80%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 100%, 80%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 100%, 100%), hsl(221, 100%, 80%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 100%, 80%), hsl(221, 100%, 60%))
hex
background-color: #99B9FF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,100%,80%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 100%, 80%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 100%, 80%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 100%, 80%)?
HEX: #99B9FF | RGB: rgb(153, 185, 255) | CMYK: 40%, 27%, 0%, 0% | HSV: 221°, 40%, 100%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #99B9FF?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 100%, 80%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 221°, 341°, and 101°. For analogous combinations, try hues 191° and 251°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(221, 100%, 80%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 100%, 80%); — As HEX: color: #99B9FF; — As RGB: color: rgb(153, 185, 255); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,100%,80%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 100%, 80%);