HSL(236, 25%, 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(236,25%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 25%, 72%) | color: hsl(236, 25%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #A6A8C9 | color: #A6A8C9 | |
| RGB | rgb(166, 168, 201) | color: rgb(166, 168, 201) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 16%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 17%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 66% 21%) | color: hwb(237 66% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7411 0.0474 282.44) | color: oklch(0.7411 0.0474 282.44) | |
| Lab | lab(69.7 6.12 -17.03) | color: lab(69.7 6.12 -17.03) | |
| LCH | lch(69.7 18.1 289.77) | color: lch(69.7 18.1 289.77) |
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)
#A7A7C1 — rgb(167, 167, 193)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A7A7BF — rgb(167, 167, 191)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A6BBB9 — rgb(166, 187, 185)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 25%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(236, 25%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 25%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 25%, 92%), hsl(236, 25%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 25%, 72%), hsl(236, 25%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #A6A8C9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,25%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 25%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 25%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 25%, 72%)?
HEX: #A6A8C9 | RGB: rgb(166, 168, 201) | CMYK: 17%, 16%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 237°, 17%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A6A8C9?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 25%, 72%). 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, 25%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 25%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #A6A8C9; — As RGB: color: rgb(166, 168, 201); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,25%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 25%, 72%);