HSL(231, 46%, 78%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,46%,78%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 46%, 78%) | color: hsl(231, 46%, 78%) | |
| HEX | #ADB5E1 | color: #ADB5E1 | |
| RGB | rgb(173, 181, 225) | color: rgb(173, 181, 225) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 20%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 23%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 68% 12%) | color: hwb(231 68% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7819 0.0633 276.78) | color: oklch(0.7819 0.0633 276.78) | |
| Lab | lab(74.42 6.59 -22.95) | color: lab(74.42 6.59 -22.95) | |
| LCH | lch(74.42 23.88 286.02) | color: lch(74.42 23.88 286.02) |
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)
#B0B1D6 — rgb(176, 177, 214)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B0AFD4 — rgb(176, 175, 212)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#ADCECC — rgb(173, 206, 204)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 46%, 78%);
text
color: hsl(231, 46%, 78%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 46%, 78%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 46%, 98%), hsl(231, 46%, 78%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 46%, 78%), hsl(231, 46%, 58%))
hex
background-color: #ADB5E1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,46%,78%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 46%, 78%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 46%, 78%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 46%, 78%)?
HEX: #ADB5E1 | RGB: rgb(173, 181, 225) | CMYK: 23%, 20%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 231°, 23%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #ADB5E1?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 46%, 78%). 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, 46%, 78%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 46%, 78%); — As HEX: color: #ADB5E1; — As RGB: color: rgb(173, 181, 225); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,46%,78%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 46%, 78%);