HSL(221, 82%, 79%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,82%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 82%, 79%) | color: hsl(221, 82%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #9EB9F5 | color: #9EB9F5 | |
| RGB | rgb(158, 185, 245) | color: rgb(158, 185, 245) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 24%, 0%, 4%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 36%, 96%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 61% 4%) | color: hwb(221 61% 4%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7876 0.091 265.62) | color: oklch(0.7876 0.091 265.62) | |
| Lab | lab(75.18 4.97 -32.71) | color: lab(75.18 4.97 -32.71) | |
| LCH | lch(75.18 33.09 278.64) | color: lch(75.18 33.09 278.64) |
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)
#AAAAE6 — rgb(170, 170, 230)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A8A6E3 — rgb(168, 166, 227)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9FDBD9 — rgb(159, 219, 217)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 82%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(221, 82%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 82%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 82%, 99%), hsl(221, 82%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 82%, 79%), hsl(221, 82%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #9EB9F5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,82%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 82%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 82%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 82%, 79%)?
HEX: #9EB9F5 | RGB: rgb(158, 185, 245) | CMYK: 36%, 24%, 0%, 4% | HSV: 221°, 36%, 96%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9EB9F5?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 82%, 79%). 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, 82%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 82%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #9EB9F5; — As RGB: color: rgb(158, 185, 245); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,82%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 82%, 79%);