HSL(231, 72%, 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(231,72%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 72%, 79%) | color: hsl(231, 72%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #A3AEF0 | color: #A3AEF0 | |
| RGB | rgb(163, 174, 240) | color: rgb(163, 174, 240) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 28%, 0%, 6%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 32%, 94%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 64% 6%) | color: hwb(231 64% 6%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7667 0.0954 276.61) | color: oklch(0.7667 0.0954 276.61) | |
| Lab | lab(72.46 11.16 -34.17) | color: lab(72.46 11.16 -34.17) | |
| LCH | lch(72.46 35.95 288.09) | color: lch(72.46 35.95 288.09) |
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)
#A8A8E0 — rgb(168, 168, 224)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A7A6DC — rgb(167, 166, 220)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A4D3D1 — rgb(164, 211, 209)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 72%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(231, 72%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 72%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 72%, 99%), hsl(231, 72%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 72%, 79%), hsl(231, 72%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #A3AEF0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,72%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 72%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 72%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 72%, 79%)?
HEX: #A3AEF0 | RGB: rgb(163, 174, 240) | CMYK: 32%, 28%, 0%, 6% | HSV: 231°, 32%, 94%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A3AEF0?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 72%, 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, 72%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 72%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #A3AEF0; — As RGB: color: rgb(163, 174, 240); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,72%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 72%, 79%);