HSL(231, 72%, 83%)
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%,83%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 72%, 83%) | color: hsl(231, 72%, 83%) | |
| HEX | #B4BEF3 | color: #B4BEF3 | |
| RGB | rgb(180, 190, 243) | color: rgb(180, 190, 243) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 22%, 0%, 5%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 26%, 95%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 70% 5%) | color: hwb(230 70% 5%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8121 0.0757 276.27) | color: oklch(0.8121 0.0757 276.27) | |
| Lab | lab(77.87 7.97 -27.36) | color: lab(77.87 7.97 -27.36) | |
| LCH | lch(77.87 28.5 286.24) | color: lch(77.87 28.5 286.24) |
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)
#B8B8E6 — rgb(184, 184, 230)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B8B7E3 — rgb(184, 183, 227)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B5DCDA — rgb(181, 220, 218)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 72%, 83%);
text
color: hsl(231, 72%, 83%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 72%, 83%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 72%, 100%), hsl(231, 72%, 83%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 72%, 83%), hsl(231, 72%, 63%))
hex
background-color: #B4BEF3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,72%,83%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 72%, 83%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 72%, 83%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 72%, 83%)?
HEX: #B4BEF3 | RGB: rgb(180, 190, 243) | CMYK: 26%, 22%, 0%, 5% | HSV: 230°, 26%, 95%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B4BEF3?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 72%, 83%). 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%, 83%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 72%, 83%); — As HEX: color: #B4BEF3; — As RGB: color: rgb(180, 190, 243); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,72%,83%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 72%, 83%);