HSL(231, 46%, 79%)
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%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 46%, 79%) | color: hsl(231, 46%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #B1B8E2 | color: #B1B8E2 | |
| RGB | rgb(177, 184, 226) | color: rgb(177, 184, 226) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 19%, 0%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 22%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 69% 11%) | color: hwb(231 69% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7913 0.0601 277.52) | color: oklch(0.7913 0.0601 277.52) | |
| Lab | lab(75.52 6.4 -21.79) | color: lab(75.52 6.4 -21.79) | |
| LCH | lch(75.52 22.71 286.37) | color: lch(75.52 22.71 286.37) |
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)
#B4B4D8 — rgb(180, 180, 216)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B4B3D5 — rgb(180, 179, 213)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B1D0CE — rgb(177, 208, 206)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 46%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(231, 46%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 46%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 46%, 99%), hsl(231, 46%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 46%, 79%), hsl(231, 46%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #B1B8E2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,46%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 46%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 46%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 46%, 79%)?
HEX: #B1B8E2 | RGB: rgb(177, 184, 226) | CMYK: 22%, 19%, 0%, 11% | HSV: 231°, 22%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B1B8E2?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 46%, 79%). 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%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 46%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #B1B8E2; — As RGB: color: rgb(177, 184, 226); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,46%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 46%, 79%);