HSL(224, 55%, 83%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(224,55%,83%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(224, 55%, 83%) | color: hsl(224, 55%, 83%) | |
| HEX | #BCC9EB | color: #BCC9EB | |
| RGB | rgb(188, 201, 235) | color: rgb(188, 201, 235) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 14%, 0%, 8%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(223, 20%, 92%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(223 74% 8%) | color: hwb(223 74% 8%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.837 0.0498 268.79) | color: oklch(0.837 0.0498 268.79) | |
| Lab | lab(80.99 2.62 -18.27) | color: lab(80.99 2.62 -18.27) | |
| LCH | lch(80.99 18.46 278.16) | color: lch(80.99 18.46 278.16) |
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)
#C2C2E3 — rgb(194, 194, 227)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C1C0E1 — rgb(193, 192, 225)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BDDCDB — rgb(189, 220, 219)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(224, 55%, 83%);
text
color: hsl(224, 55%, 83%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(224, 55%, 83%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(224, 55%, 100%), hsl(224, 55%, 83%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(224, 55%, 83%), hsl(224, 55%, 63%))
hex
background-color: #BCC9EB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(224,55%,83%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(224, 55%, 83%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(224, 55%, 83%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(224, 55%, 83%)?
HEX: #BCC9EB | RGB: rgb(188, 201, 235) | CMYK: 20%, 14%, 0%, 8% | HSV: 223°, 20%, 92%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BCC9EB?
The complementary color is HSL(44, 55%, 83%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 224°, 344°, and 104°. For analogous combinations, try hues 194° and 254°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(224, 55%, 83%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(224, 55%, 83%); — As HEX: color: #BCC9EB; — As RGB: color: rgb(188, 201, 235); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(224,55%,83%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(224, 55%, 83%);