HSL(242, 35%, 88%)
Very Light Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Light Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,35%,88%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 35%, 88%) | color: hsl(242, 35%, 88%) | |
| HEX | #D6D6EB | color: #D6D6EB | |
| RGB | rgb(214, 214, 235) | color: rgb(214, 214, 235) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 9%, 0%, 8%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 9%, 92%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 84% 8%) | color: hwb(240 84% 8%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8825 0.0287 285.8) | color: oklch(0.8825 0.0287 285.8) | |
| Lab | lab(86.2 3.96 -10.28) | color: lab(86.2 3.96 -10.28) | |
| LCH | lch(86.2 11.02 291.07) | color: lch(86.2 11.02 291.07) |
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)
#D6D6E6 — rgb(214, 214, 230)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#D6D6E5 — rgb(214, 214, 229)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#D6E2E1 — rgb(214, 226, 225)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 35%, 88%);
text
color: hsl(242, 35%, 88%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 35%, 88%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 35%, 100%), hsl(242, 35%, 88%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 35%, 88%), hsl(242, 35%, 68%))
hex
background-color: #D6D6EB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,35%,88%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 35%, 88%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 35%, 88%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Light Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 35%, 88%)?
HEX: #D6D6EB | RGB: rgb(214, 214, 235) | CMYK: 9%, 9%, 0%, 8% | HSV: 240°, 9%, 92%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #D6D6EB?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 35%, 88%). 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, 35%, 88%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 35%, 88%); — As HEX: color: #D6D6EB; — As RGB: color: rgb(214, 214, 235); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,35%,88%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 35%, 88%);