HSL(240, 90%, 79%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(240,90%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(240, 90%, 79%) | color: hsl(240, 90%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #9999FA | color: #9999FA | |
| RGB | rgb(153, 153, 250) | color: rgb(153, 153, 250) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 39%, 0%, 2%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 39%, 98%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 60% 2%) | color: hwb(240 60% 2%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7232 0.1393 282.35) | color: oklch(0.7232 0.1393 282.35) | |
| Lab | lab(66.87 22.98 -48.41) | color: lab(66.87 22.98 -48.41) | |
| LCH | lch(66.87 53.59 295.39) | color: lch(66.87 53.59 295.39) |
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)
#9999E3 — rgb(153, 153, 227)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9999DD — rgb(153, 153, 221)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#99D0CC — rgb(153, 208, 204)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(240, 90%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(240, 90%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(240, 90%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(240, 90%, 99%), hsl(240, 90%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(240, 90%, 79%), hsl(240, 90%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #9999FA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(240,90%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(240, 90%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(240, 90%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(240, 90%, 79%)?
HEX: #9999FA | RGB: rgb(153, 153, 250) | CMYK: 39%, 39%, 0%, 2% | HSV: 240°, 39%, 98%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9999FA?
The complementary color is HSL(60, 90%, 79%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 240°, 0°, and 120°. For analogous combinations, try hues 210° and 270°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(240, 90%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(240, 90%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #9999FA; — As RGB: color: rgb(153, 153, 250); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(240,90%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(240, 90%, 79%);