HSL(231, 16%, 81%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,16%,81%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 16%, 81%) | color: hsl(231, 16%, 81%) | |
| HEX | #C7C9D6 | color: #C7C9D6 | |
| RGB | rgb(199, 201, 214) | color: rgb(199, 201, 214) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 6%, 0%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 7%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 78% 16%) | color: hwb(232 78% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8383 0.0181 279.01) | color: oklch(0.8383 0.0181 279.01) | |
| Lab | lab(81.17 1.78 -6.69) | color: lab(81.17 1.78 -6.69) | |
| LCH | lch(81.17 6.92 284.9) | color: lch(81.17 6.92 284.9) |
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)
#C8C8D3 — rgb(200, 200, 211)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C8C8D2 — rgb(200, 200, 210)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C7D0D0 — rgb(199, 208, 208)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 16%, 81%);
text
color: hsl(231, 16%, 81%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 16%, 81%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 16%, 100%), hsl(231, 16%, 81%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 16%, 81%), hsl(231, 16%, 61%))
hex
background-color: #C7C9D6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,16%,81%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 16%, 81%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 16%, 81%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 16%, 81%)?
HEX: #C7C9D6 | RGB: rgb(199, 201, 214) | CMYK: 7%, 6%, 0%, 16% | HSV: 232°, 7%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C7C9D6?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 16%, 81%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 231°, 351°, and 111°. For analogous combinations, try hues 201° and 261°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(231, 16%, 81%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 16%, 81%); — As HEX: color: #C7C9D6; — As RGB: color: rgb(199, 201, 214); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,16%,81%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 16%, 81%);