HSL(221, 36%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,36%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 36%, 72%) | color: hsl(221, 36%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #9EAED1 | color: #9EAED1 | |
| RGB | rgb(158, 174, 209) | color: rgb(158, 174, 209) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 17%, 0%, 18%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 24%, 82%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 62% 18%) | color: hwb(221 62% 18%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7504 0.0537 265.77) | color: oklch(0.7504 0.0537 265.77) | |
| Lab | lab(70.97 2.13 -19.57) | color: lab(70.97 2.13 -19.57) | |
| LCH | lch(70.97 19.69 276.21) | color: lch(70.97 19.69 276.21) |
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)
#A5A5C9 — rgb(165, 165, 201)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A4A3C7 — rgb(164, 163, 199)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9FC2C0 — rgb(159, 194, 192)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 36%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(221, 36%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 36%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 36%, 92%), hsl(221, 36%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 36%, 72%), hsl(221, 36%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #9EAED1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,36%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 36%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 36%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 36%, 72%)?
HEX: #9EAED1 | RGB: rgb(158, 174, 209) | CMYK: 24%, 17%, 0%, 18% | HSV: 221°, 24%, 82%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9EAED1?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 36%, 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, 36%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 36%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #9EAED1; — As RGB: color: rgb(158, 174, 209); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,36%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 36%, 72%);