HSL(230, 55%, 81%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(230,55%,81%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(230, 55%, 81%) | color: hsl(230, 55%, 81%) | |
| HEX | #B4BDE9 | color: #B4BDE9 | |
| RGB | rgb(180, 189, 233) | color: rgb(180, 189, 233) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 19%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 23%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 70% 9%) | color: hwb(230 70% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8063 0.063 275.85) | color: oklch(0.8063 0.063 275.85) | |
| Lab | lab(77.27 6.19 -22.9) | color: lab(77.27 6.19 -22.9) | |
| LCH | lch(77.27 23.72 285.13) | color: lch(77.27 23.72 285.13) |
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)
#B8B8DE — rgb(184, 184, 222)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B7B7DC — rgb(183, 183, 220)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B4D6D4 — rgb(180, 214, 212)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(230, 55%, 81%);
text
color: hsl(230, 55%, 81%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(230, 55%, 81%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 55%, 100%), hsl(230, 55%, 81%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 55%, 81%), hsl(230, 55%, 61%))
hex
background-color: #B4BDE9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(230,55%,81%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(230, 55%, 81%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(230, 55%, 81%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(230, 55%, 81%)?
HEX: #B4BDE9 | RGB: rgb(180, 189, 233) | CMYK: 23%, 19%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 230°, 23%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B4BDE9?
The complementary color is HSL(50, 55%, 81%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 230°, 350°, and 110°. For analogous combinations, try hues 200° and 260°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(230, 55%, 81%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(230, 55%, 81%); — As HEX: color: #B4BDE9; — As RGB: color: rgb(180, 189, 233); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(230,55%,81%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(230, 55%, 81%);