HSL(227, 50%, 86%)
Very Light Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Light Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(227,50%,86%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(227, 50%, 86%) | color: hsl(227, 50%, 86%) | |
| HEX | #C9D1ED | color: #C9D1ED | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 209, 237) | color: rgb(201, 209, 237) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 12%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(227, 15%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(227 79% 7%) | color: hwb(227 79% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8634 0.0398 272.91) | color: oklch(0.8634 0.0398 272.91) | |
| Lab | lab(84.03 2.85 -14.67) | color: lab(84.03 2.85 -14.67) | |
| LCH | lch(84.03 14.94 280.99) | color: lch(84.03 14.94 280.99) |
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)
#CCCDE6 — rgb(204, 205, 230)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#CCCBE5 — rgb(204, 203, 229)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C9E1E0 — rgb(201, 225, 224)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(227, 50%, 86%);
text
color: hsl(227, 50%, 86%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(227, 50%, 86%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(227, 50%, 100%), hsl(227, 50%, 86%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(227, 50%, 86%), hsl(227, 50%, 66%))
hex
background-color: #C9D1ED;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(227,50%,86%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(227, 50%, 86%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(227, 50%, 86%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Light Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(227, 50%, 86%)?
HEX: #C9D1ED | RGB: rgb(201, 209, 237) | CMYK: 15%, 12%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 227°, 15%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9D1ED?
The complementary color is HSL(47, 50%, 86%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 227°, 347°, and 107°. For analogous combinations, try hues 197° and 257°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(227, 50%, 86%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(227, 50%, 86%); — As HEX: color: #C9D1ED; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 209, 237); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(227,50%,86%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(227, 50%, 86%);