HSL(221, 27%, 70%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,27%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 27%, 70%) | color: hsl(221, 27%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #9EABC7 | color: #9EABC7 | |
| RGB | rgb(158, 171, 199) | color: rgb(158, 171, 199) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 14%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 21%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 62% 22%) | color: hwb(221 62% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7404 0.0431 265.61) | color: oklch(0.7404 0.0431 265.61) | |
| Lab | lab(69.84 1.46 -15.78) | color: lab(69.84 1.46 -15.78) | |
| LCH | lch(69.84 15.85 275.29) | color: lch(69.84 15.85 275.29) |
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)
#A4A4C0 — rgb(164, 164, 192)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A3A2BF — rgb(163, 162, 191)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9FBBBA — rgb(159, 187, 186)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 27%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(221, 27%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 27%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 27%, 90%), hsl(221, 27%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 27%, 70%), hsl(221, 27%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #9EABC7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,27%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 27%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 27%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 27%, 70%)?
HEX: #9EABC7 | RGB: rgb(158, 171, 199) | CMYK: 21%, 14%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 221°, 21%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9EABC7?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 27%, 70%). 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, 27%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 27%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #9EABC7; — As RGB: color: rgb(158, 171, 199); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,27%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 27%, 70%);