HSL(221, 16%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,16%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 16%, 72%) | color: hsl(221, 16%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #ACB3C3 | color: #ACB3C3 | |
| RGB | rgb(172, 179, 195) | color: rgb(172, 179, 195) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 8%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(222, 12%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(222 67% 24%) | color: hwb(222 67% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7663 0.0241 266.86) | color: oklch(0.7663 0.0241 266.86) | |
| Lab | lab(72.86 0.77 -8.95) | color: lab(72.86 0.77 -8.95) | |
| LCH | lch(72.86 8.98 274.92) | color: lch(72.86 8.98 274.92) |
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)
#AFAFBF — rgb(175, 175, 191)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#AFAEBE — rgb(175, 174, 190)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#ACBCBB — rgb(172, 188, 187)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 16%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(221, 16%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 16%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 16%, 92%), hsl(221, 16%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 16%, 72%), hsl(221, 16%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #ACB3C3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,16%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 16%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 16%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 16%, 72%)?
HEX: #ACB3C3 | RGB: rgb(172, 179, 195) | CMYK: 12%, 8%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 222°, 12%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #ACB3C3?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 16%, 72%). 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, 16%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 16%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #ACB3C3; — As RGB: color: rgb(172, 179, 195); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,16%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 16%, 72%);