HSL(248, 36%, 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(248,36%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(248, 36%, 72%) | color: hsl(248, 36%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #A59ED1 | color: #A59ED1 | |
| RGB | rgb(165, 158, 209) | color: rgb(165, 158, 209) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 24%, 0%, 18%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(248, 24%, 82%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(248 62% 18%) | color: hwb(248 62% 18%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7233 0.0736 290.72) | color: oklch(0.7233 0.0736 290.72) | |
| Lab | lab(67.32 13.2 -25.09) | color: lab(67.32 13.2 -25.09) | |
| LCH | lch(67.32 28.35 297.75) | color: lch(67.32 28.35 297.75) |
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)
#A2A2C5 — rgb(162, 162, 197)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A2A3C2 — rgb(162, 163, 194)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A5BBB9 — rgb(165, 187, 185)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(248, 36%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(248, 36%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(248, 36%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(248, 36%, 92%), hsl(248, 36%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(248, 36%, 72%), hsl(248, 36%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #A59ED1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(248,36%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(248, 36%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(248, 36%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(248, 36%, 72%)?
HEX: #A59ED1 | RGB: rgb(165, 158, 209) | CMYK: 21%, 24%, 0%, 18% | HSV: 248°, 24%, 82%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A59ED1?
The complementary color is HSL(68, 36%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 248°, 8°, and 128°. For analogous combinations, try hues 218° and 278°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(248, 36%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(248, 36%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #A59ED1; — As RGB: color: rgb(165, 158, 209); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(248,36%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(248, 36%, 72%);