HSL(232, 53%, 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(232,53%,85%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 53%, 85%) | color: hsl(232, 53%, 85%) | |
| HEX | #C4CAED | color: #C4CAED | |
| RGB | rgb(196, 202, 237) | color: rgb(196, 202, 237) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 15%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 17%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 77% 7%) | color: hwb(231 77% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8457 0.0492 277.63) | color: oklch(0.8457 0.0492 277.63) | |
| Lab | lab(81.89 5 -17.94) | color: lab(81.89 5 -17.94) | |
| LCH | lch(81.89 18.62 285.57) | color: lch(81.89 18.62 285.57) |
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)
#C7C7E5 — rgb(199, 199, 229)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C6C6E3 — rgb(198, 198, 227)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C4DEDC — rgb(196, 222, 220)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 53%, 85%);
text
color: hsl(232, 53%, 85%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 53%, 85%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 53%, 100%), hsl(232, 53%, 85%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 53%, 85%), hsl(232, 53%, 65%))
hex
background-color: #C4CAED;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,53%,85%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 53%, 85%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 53%, 85%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 53%, 85%)?
HEX: #C4CAED | RGB: rgb(196, 202, 237) | CMYK: 17%, 15%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 231°, 17%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C4CAED?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 53%, 85%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 232°, 352°, and 112°. For analogous combinations, try hues 202° and 262°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(232, 53%, 85%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 53%, 85%); — As HEX: color: #C4CAED; — As RGB: color: rgb(196, 202, 237); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,53%,85%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 53%, 85%);