HSL(233, 56%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(233,56%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(233, 56%, 72%) | color: hsl(233, 56%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #9099E0 | color: #9099E0 | |
| RGB | rgb(144, 153, 224) | color: rgb(144, 153, 224) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 32%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(233, 36%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(233 56% 12%) | color: hwb(233 56% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7036 0.1043 277.82) | color: oklch(0.7036 0.1043 277.82) | |
| Lab | lab(65.04 13.62 -37.05) | color: lab(65.04 13.62 -37.05) | |
| LCH | lch(65.04 39.47 290.18) | color: lch(65.04 39.47 290.18) |
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)
#9494CF — rgb(148, 148, 207)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9393CB — rgb(147, 147, 203)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#90C1BE — rgb(144, 193, 190)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(233, 56%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(233, 56%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(233, 56%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 56%, 92%), hsl(233, 56%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 56%, 72%), hsl(233, 56%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #9099E0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(233,56%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(233, 56%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(233, 56%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(233, 56%, 72%)?
HEX: #9099E0 | RGB: rgb(144, 153, 224) | CMYK: 36%, 32%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 233°, 36%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9099E0?
The complementary color is HSL(53, 56%, 72%). 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, 56%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(233, 56%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #9099E0; — As RGB: color: rgb(144, 153, 224); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(233,56%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(233, 56%, 72%);