HSL(221, 36%, 81%)
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%,81%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 36%, 81%) | color: hsl(221, 36%, 81%) | |
| HEX | #BDC8E0 | color: #BDC8E0 | |
| RGB | rgb(189, 200, 224) | color: rgb(189, 200, 224) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 11%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 16%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 74% 12%) | color: hwb(221 74% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8319 0.0357 265.96) | color: oklch(0.8319 0.0357 265.96) | |
| Lab | lab(80.46 1.09 -13.17) | color: lab(80.46 1.09 -13.17) | |
| LCH | lch(80.46 13.22 274.73) | color: lch(80.46 13.22 274.73) |
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)
#C2C2DA — rgb(194, 194, 218)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C1C0D9 — rgb(193, 192, 217)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BED6D5 — rgb(190, 214, 213)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 36%, 81%);
text
color: hsl(221, 36%, 81%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 36%, 81%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 36%, 100%), hsl(221, 36%, 81%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 36%, 81%), hsl(221, 36%, 61%))
hex
background-color: #BDC8E0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,36%,81%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 36%, 81%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 36%, 81%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 36%, 81%)?
HEX: #BDC8E0 | RGB: rgb(189, 200, 224) | CMYK: 16%, 11%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 221°, 16%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BDC8E0?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 36%, 81%). 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%, 81%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 36%, 81%); — As HEX: color: #BDC8E0; — As RGB: color: rgb(189, 200, 224); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,36%,81%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 36%, 81%);