HSL(242, 21%, 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(242,21%,85%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 21%, 85%) | color: hsl(242, 21%, 85%) | |
| HEX | #D1D1E1 | color: #D1D1E1 | |
| RGB | rgb(209, 209, 225) | color: rgb(209, 209, 225) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 7%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 7%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 82% 12%) | color: hwb(240 82% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8655 0.0219 285.93) | color: oklch(0.8655 0.0219 285.93) | |
| Lab | lab(84.27 3.01 -7.87) | color: lab(84.27 3.01 -7.87) | |
| LCH | lch(84.27 8.43 290.93) | color: lch(84.27 8.43 290.93) |
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)
#D1D1DD — rgb(209, 209, 221)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#D1D1DC — rgb(209, 209, 220)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#D1DAD9 — rgb(209, 218, 217)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 21%, 85%);
text
color: hsl(242, 21%, 85%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 21%, 85%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 21%, 100%), hsl(242, 21%, 85%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 21%, 85%), hsl(242, 21%, 65%))
hex
background-color: #D1D1E1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,21%,85%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 21%, 85%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 21%, 85%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 21%, 85%)?
HEX: #D1D1E1 | RGB: rgb(209, 209, 225) | CMYK: 7%, 7%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 240°, 7%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #D1D1E1?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 21%, 85%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 242°, 2°, and 122°. For analogous combinations, try hues 212° and 272°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(242, 21%, 85%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 21%, 85%); — As HEX: color: #D1D1E1; — As RGB: color: rgb(209, 209, 225); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,21%,85%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 21%, 85%);