HSL(222, 79%, 85%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(222,79%,85%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(222, 79%, 85%) | color: hsl(222, 79%, 85%) | |
| HEX | #BBCDF7 | color: #BBCDF7 | |
| RGB | rgb(187, 205, 247) | color: rgb(187, 205, 247) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 17%, 0%, 3%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(222, 24%, 97%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(222 74% 3%) | color: hwb(222 74% 3%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8487 0.062 266.84) | color: oklch(0.8487 0.062 266.84) | |
| Lab | lab(82.35 2.87 -22.63) | color: lab(82.35 2.87 -22.63) | |
| LCH | lch(82.35 22.81 277.23) | color: lch(82.35 22.81 277.23) |
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)
#C3C3ED — rgb(195, 195, 237)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C2C0EA — rgb(194, 192, 234)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BCE5E3 — rgb(188, 229, 227)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(222, 79%, 85%);
text
color: hsl(222, 79%, 85%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(222, 79%, 85%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(222, 79%, 100%), hsl(222, 79%, 85%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(222, 79%, 85%), hsl(222, 79%, 65%))
hex
background-color: #BBCDF7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(222,79%,85%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(222, 79%, 85%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(222, 79%, 85%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(222, 79%, 85%)?
HEX: #BBCDF7 | RGB: rgb(187, 205, 247) | CMYK: 24%, 17%, 0%, 3% | HSV: 222°, 24%, 97%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BBCDF7?
The complementary color is HSL(42, 79%, 85%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 222°, 342°, and 102°. For analogous combinations, try hues 192° and 252°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(222, 79%, 85%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(222, 79%, 85%); — As HEX: color: #BBCDF7; — As RGB: color: rgb(187, 205, 247); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(222,79%,85%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(222, 79%, 85%);