HSL(235, 40%, 71%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(235,40%,71%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(235, 40%, 71%) | color: hsl(235, 40%, 71%) | |
| HEX | #979CD3 | color: #979CD3 | |
| RGB | rgb(151, 156, 211) | color: rgb(151, 156, 211) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 26%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(235, 28%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(235 60% 17%) | color: hwb(235 60% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.709 0.0804 280.1) | color: oklch(0.709 0.0804 280.1) | |
| Lab | lab(65.79 10.56 -28.63) | color: lab(65.79 10.56 -28.63) | |
| LCH | lch(65.79 30.52 290.25) | color: lch(65.79 30.52 290.25) |
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)
#9999C6 — rgb(153, 153, 198)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9999C3 — rgb(153, 153, 195)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#97BBB9 — rgb(151, 187, 185)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(235, 40%, 71%);
text
color: hsl(235, 40%, 71%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(235, 40%, 71%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(235, 40%, 91%), hsl(235, 40%, 71%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(235, 40%, 71%), hsl(235, 40%, 51%))
hex
background-color: #979CD3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(235,40%,71%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(235, 40%, 71%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(235, 40%, 71%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(235, 40%, 71%)?
HEX: #979CD3 | RGB: rgb(151, 156, 211) | CMYK: 28%, 26%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 235°, 28%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #979CD3?
The complementary color is HSL(55, 40%, 71%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 235°, 355°, and 115°. For analogous combinations, try hues 205° and 265°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(235, 40%, 71%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(235, 40%, 71%); — As HEX: color: #979CD3; — As RGB: color: rgb(151, 156, 211); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(235,40%,71%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(235, 40%, 71%);