HSL(221, 54%, 78%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,54%,78%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 54%, 78%) | color: hsl(221, 54%, 78%) | |
| HEX | #A9BCE5 | color: #A9BCE5 | |
| RGB | rgb(169, 188, 229) | color: rgb(169, 188, 229) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 18%, 0%, 10%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 26%, 90%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 67% 10%) | color: hwb(221 67% 10%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7948 0.0621 265.48) | color: oklch(0.7948 0.0621 265.48) | |
| Lab | lab(76.1 2.51 -22.58) | color: lab(76.1 2.51 -22.58) | |
| LCH | lch(76.1 22.72 276.34) | color: lch(76.1 22.72 276.34) |
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)
#B1B1DB — rgb(177, 177, 219)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B0AFD9 — rgb(176, 175, 217)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#AAD3D2 — rgb(170, 211, 210)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 54%, 78%);
text
color: hsl(221, 54%, 78%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 54%, 78%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 54%, 98%), hsl(221, 54%, 78%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 54%, 78%), hsl(221, 54%, 58%))
hex
background-color: #A9BCE5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,54%,78%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 54%, 78%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 54%, 78%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 54%, 78%)?
HEX: #A9BCE5 | RGB: rgb(169, 188, 229) | CMYK: 26%, 18%, 0%, 10% | HSV: 221°, 26%, 90%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A9BCE5?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 54%, 78%). 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, 54%, 78%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 54%, 78%); — As HEX: color: #A9BCE5; — As RGB: color: rgb(169, 188, 229); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,54%,78%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 54%, 78%);