HSL(229, 40%, 73%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(229,40%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(229, 40%, 73%) | color: hsl(229, 40%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #9FA9D6 | color: #9FA9D6 | |
| RGB | rgb(159, 169, 214) | color: rgb(159, 169, 214) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 21%, 0%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(229, 26%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(229 62% 16%) | color: hwb(229 62% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7428 0.066 274.92) | color: oklch(0.7428 0.066 274.92) | |
| Lab | lab(69.9 6.38 -23.94) | color: lab(69.9 6.38 -23.94) | |
| LCH | lch(69.9 24.78 284.92) | color: lch(69.9 24.78 284.92) |
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)
#A3A3CB — rgb(163, 163, 203)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A3A2C9 — rgb(163, 162, 201)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A0C3C1 — rgb(160, 195, 193)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(229, 40%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(229, 40%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(229, 40%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 40%, 93%), hsl(229, 40%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 40%, 73%), hsl(229, 40%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #9FA9D6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(229,40%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(229, 40%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(229, 40%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(229, 40%, 73%)?
HEX: #9FA9D6 | RGB: rgb(159, 169, 214) | CMYK: 26%, 21%, 0%, 16% | HSV: 229°, 26%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9FA9D6?
The complementary color is HSL(49, 40%, 73%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 229°, 349°, and 109°. For analogous combinations, try hues 199° and 259°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(229, 40%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(229, 40%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #9FA9D6; — As RGB: color: rgb(159, 169, 214); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(229,40%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(229, 40%, 73%);