HSL(236, 21%, 73%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(236,21%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 21%, 73%) | color: hsl(236, 21%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #ACAEC9 | color: #ACAEC9 | |
| RGB | rgb(172, 174, 201) | color: rgb(172, 174, 201) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 13%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 14%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 68% 21%) | color: hwb(236 68% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.758 0.0386 282.08) | color: oklch(0.758 0.0386 282.08) | |
| Lab | lab(71.73 4.76 -13.93) | color: lab(71.73 4.76 -13.93) | |
| LCH | lch(71.73 14.72 288.87) | color: lch(71.73 14.72 288.87) |
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)
#ADADC2 — rgb(173, 173, 194)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#ADADC1 — rgb(173, 173, 193)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#ACBDBC — rgb(172, 189, 188)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 21%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(236, 21%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 21%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 21%, 93%), hsl(236, 21%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 21%, 73%), hsl(236, 21%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #ACAEC9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,21%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 21%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 21%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 21%, 73%)?
HEX: #ACAEC9 | RGB: rgb(172, 174, 201) | CMYK: 14%, 13%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 236°, 14%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #ACAEC9?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 21%, 73%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 236°, 356°, and 116°. For analogous combinations, try hues 206° and 266°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(236, 21%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 21%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #ACAEC9; — As RGB: color: rgb(172, 174, 201); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,21%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 21%, 73%);