HSL(233, 21%, 78%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(233,21%,78%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(233, 21%, 78%) | color: hsl(233, 21%, 78%) | |
| HEX | #BBBED3 | color: #BBBED3 | |
| RGB | rgb(187, 190, 211) | color: rgb(187, 190, 211) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 10%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(233, 11%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(233 74% 17%) | color: hwb(233 74% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8057 0.0297 279.25) | color: oklch(0.8057 0.0297 279.25) | |
| Lab | lab(77.34 3.09 -10.86) | color: lab(77.34 3.09 -10.86) | |
| LCH | lch(77.34 11.29 285.88) | color: lch(77.34 11.29 285.88) |
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)
#BCBCCE — rgb(188, 188, 206)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BCBCCD — rgb(188, 188, 205)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BBCAC9 — rgb(187, 202, 201)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(233, 21%, 78%);
text
color: hsl(233, 21%, 78%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(233, 21%, 78%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 21%, 98%), hsl(233, 21%, 78%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 21%, 78%), hsl(233, 21%, 58%))
hex
background-color: #BBBED3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(233,21%,78%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(233, 21%, 78%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(233, 21%, 78%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(233, 21%, 78%)?
HEX: #BBBED3 | RGB: rgb(187, 190, 211) | CMYK: 11%, 10%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 233°, 11%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BBBED3?
The complementary color is HSL(53, 21%, 78%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 233°, 353°, and 113°. For analogous combinations, try hues 203° and 263°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(233, 21%, 78%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(233, 21%, 78%); — As HEX: color: #BBBED3; — As RGB: color: rgb(187, 190, 211); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(233,21%,78%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(233, 21%, 78%);