HSL(221, 56%, 75%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,56%,75%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 56%, 75%) | color: hsl(221, 56%, 75%) | |
| HEX | #9CB2E3 | color: #9CB2E3 | |
| RGB | rgb(156, 178, 227) | color: rgb(156, 178, 227) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 22%, 0%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 31%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 61% 11%) | color: hwb(221 61% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7644 0.0748 265.83) | color: oklch(0.7644 0.0748 265.83) | |
| Lab | lab(72.53 3.7 -27.04) | color: lab(72.53 3.7 -27.04) | |
| LCH | lch(72.53 27.29 277.79) | color: lch(72.53 27.29 277.79) |
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)
#A6A6D7 — rgb(166, 166, 215)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A4A3D4 — rgb(164, 163, 212)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9DCECC — rgb(157, 206, 204)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 56%, 75%);
text
color: hsl(221, 56%, 75%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 56%, 75%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 56%, 95%), hsl(221, 56%, 75%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 56%, 75%), hsl(221, 56%, 55%))
hex
background-color: #9CB2E3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,56%,75%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 56%, 75%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 56%, 75%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 56%, 75%)?
HEX: #9CB2E3 | RGB: rgb(156, 178, 227) | CMYK: 31%, 22%, 0%, 11% | HSV: 221°, 31%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9CB2E3?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 56%, 75%). 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, 56%, 75%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 56%, 75%); — As HEX: color: #9CB2E3; — As RGB: color: rgb(156, 178, 227); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,56%,75%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 56%, 75%);