HSL(221, 50%, 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(221,50%,81%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 50%, 81%) | color: hsl(221, 50%, 81%) | |
| HEX | #B6C6E7 | color: #B6C6E7 | |
| RGB | rgb(182, 198, 231) | color: rgb(182, 198, 231) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 14%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(220, 21%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(220 72% 9%) | color: hwb(220 72% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8252 0.0497 264.82) | color: oklch(0.8252 0.0497 264.82) | |
| Lab | lab(79.67 1.5 -18.17) | color: lab(79.67 1.5 -18.17) | |
| LCH | lch(79.67 18.23 274.72) | color: lch(79.67 18.23 274.72) |
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)
#BDBDDF — rgb(189, 189, 223)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BCBBDD — rgb(188, 187, 221)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B7D9D7 — rgb(183, 217, 215)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 50%, 81%);
text
color: hsl(221, 50%, 81%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 50%, 81%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 50%, 100%), hsl(221, 50%, 81%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 50%, 81%), hsl(221, 50%, 61%))
hex
background-color: #B6C6E7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,50%,81%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 50%, 81%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 50%, 81%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 50%, 81%)?
HEX: #B6C6E7 | RGB: rgb(182, 198, 231) | CMYK: 21%, 14%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 220°, 21%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B6C6E7?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 50%, 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, 50%, 81%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 50%, 81%); — As HEX: color: #B6C6E7; — As RGB: color: rgb(182, 198, 231); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,50%,81%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 50%, 81%);