HSL(221, 37%, 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(221,37%,80%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 37%, 80%) | color: hsl(221, 37%, 80%) | |
| HEX | #B9C5DF | color: #B9C5DF | |
| RGB | rgb(185, 197, 223) | color: rgb(185, 197, 223) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 12%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 17%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 72% 13%) | color: hwb(221 72% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8225 0.0389 265.8) | color: oklch(0.8225 0.0389 265.8) | |
| Lab | lab(79.37 1.21 -14.31) | color: lab(79.37 1.21 -14.31) | |
| LCH | lch(79.37 14.36 274.83) | color: lch(79.37 14.36 274.83) |
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)
#BEBED9 — rgb(190, 190, 217)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BEBDD7 — rgb(190, 189, 215)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BAD4D3 — rgb(186, 212, 211)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 37%, 80%);
text
color: hsl(221, 37%, 80%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 37%, 80%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 37%, 100%), hsl(221, 37%, 80%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 37%, 80%), hsl(221, 37%, 60%))
hex
background-color: #B9C5DF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,37%,80%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 37%, 80%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 37%, 80%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 37%, 80%)?
HEX: #B9C5DF | RGB: rgb(185, 197, 223) | CMYK: 17%, 12%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 221°, 17%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B9C5DF?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 37%, 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, 37%, 80%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 37%, 80%); — As HEX: color: #B9C5DF; — As RGB: color: rgb(185, 197, 223); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,37%,80%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 37%, 80%);