HSL(238, 74%, 85%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(238,74%,85%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(238, 74%, 85%) | color: hsl(238, 74%, 85%) | |
| HEX | #BCBEF5 | color: #BCBEF5 | |
| RGB | rgb(188, 190, 245) | color: rgb(188, 190, 245) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 22%, 0%, 4%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(238, 23%, 96%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(238 74% 4%) | color: hwb(238 74% 4%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8189 0.0772 282.92) | color: oklch(0.8189 0.0772 282.92) | |
| Lab | lab(78.53 10.8 -27.38) | color: lab(78.53 10.8 -27.38) | |
| LCH | lch(78.53 29.43 291.53) | color: lch(78.53 29.43 291.53) |
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)
#BDBDE8 — rgb(189, 189, 232)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BDBDE5 — rgb(189, 189, 229)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BCDDDB — rgb(188, 221, 219)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(238, 74%, 85%);
text
color: hsl(238, 74%, 85%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(238, 74%, 85%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 74%, 100%), hsl(238, 74%, 85%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 74%, 85%), hsl(238, 74%, 65%))
hex
background-color: #BCBEF5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(238,74%,85%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(238, 74%, 85%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(238, 74%, 85%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(238, 74%, 85%)?
HEX: #BCBEF5 | RGB: rgb(188, 190, 245) | CMYK: 23%, 22%, 0%, 4% | HSV: 238°, 23%, 96%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BCBEF5?
The complementary color is HSL(58, 74%, 85%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 238°, 358°, and 118°. For analogous combinations, try hues 208° and 268°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(238, 74%, 85%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(238, 74%, 85%); — As HEX: color: #BCBEF5; — As RGB: color: rgb(188, 190, 245); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(238,74%,85%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(238, 74%, 85%);