HSL(231, 79%, 85%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,79%,85%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 79%, 85%) | color: hsl(231, 79%, 85%) | |
| HEX | #BBC4F7 | color: #BBC4F7 | |
| RGB | rgb(187, 196, 247) | color: rgb(187, 196, 247) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 21%, 0%, 3%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 24%, 97%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 74% 3%) | color: hwb(231 74% 3%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8307 0.0723 276.9) | color: oklch(0.8307 0.0723 276.9) | |
| Lab | lab(80.04 7.71 -26.14) | color: lab(80.04 7.71 -26.14) | |
| LCH | lch(80.04 27.25 286.43) | color: lch(80.04 27.25 286.43) |
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)
#BFBFEB — rgb(191, 191, 235)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BEBEE8 — rgb(190, 190, 232)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BBE1DF — rgb(187, 225, 223)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 79%, 85%);
text
color: hsl(231, 79%, 85%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 79%, 85%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 79%, 100%), hsl(231, 79%, 85%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 79%, 85%), hsl(231, 79%, 65%))
hex
background-color: #BBC4F7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,79%,85%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 79%, 85%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 79%, 85%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 79%, 85%)?
HEX: #BBC4F7 | RGB: rgb(187, 196, 247) | CMYK: 24%, 21%, 0%, 3% | HSV: 231°, 24%, 97%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BBC4F7?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 79%, 85%). 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, 79%, 85%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 79%, 85%); — As HEX: color: #BBC4F7; — As RGB: color: rgb(187, 196, 247); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,79%,85%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 79%, 85%);