HSL(231, 24%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,24%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 24%, 72%) | color: hsl(231, 24%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #A6ACC9 | color: #A6ACC9 | |
| RGB | rgb(166, 172, 201) | color: rgb(166, 172, 201) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 14%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 17%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 66% 21%) | color: hwb(230 66% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7493 0.0422 276.12) | color: oklch(0.7493 0.0422 276.12) | |
| Lab | lab(70.75 3.92 -15.44) | color: lab(70.75 3.92 -15.44) | |
| LCH | lch(70.75 15.93 284.25) | color: lch(70.75 15.93 284.25) |
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)
#A9A9C2 — rgb(169, 169, 194)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A8A8C0 — rgb(168, 168, 192)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A6BCBB — rgb(166, 188, 187)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 24%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(231, 24%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 24%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 24%, 92%), hsl(231, 24%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 24%, 72%), hsl(231, 24%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #A6ACC9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,24%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 24%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 24%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 24%, 72%)?
HEX: #A6ACC9 | RGB: rgb(166, 172, 201) | CMYK: 17%, 14%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 230°, 17%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A6ACC9?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 24%, 72%). 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, 24%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 24%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #A6ACC9; — As RGB: color: rgb(166, 172, 201); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,24%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 24%, 72%);