HSL(249, 55%, 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(249,55%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(249, 55%, 79%) | color: hsl(249, 55%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #B5ACE7 | color: #B5ACE7 | |
| RGB | rgb(181, 172, 231) | color: rgb(181, 172, 231) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 26%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(249, 26%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(249 67% 9%) | color: hwb(249 67% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7727 0.0838 291.3) | color: oklch(0.7727 0.0838 291.3) | |
| Lab | lab(72.96 15.37 -28.4) | color: lab(72.96 15.37 -28.4) | |
| LCH | lch(72.96 32.29 298.42) | color: lch(72.96 32.29 298.42) |
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)
#B1B1D9 — rgb(177, 177, 217)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B2B2D5 — rgb(178, 178, 213)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B5CDCB — rgb(181, 205, 203)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(249, 55%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(249, 55%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(249, 55%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(249, 55%, 99%), hsl(249, 55%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(249, 55%, 79%), hsl(249, 55%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #B5ACE7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(249,55%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(249, 55%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(249, 55%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(249, 55%, 79%)?
HEX: #B5ACE7 | RGB: rgb(181, 172, 231) | CMYK: 22%, 26%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 249°, 26%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B5ACE7?
The complementary color is HSL(69, 55%, 79%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 249°, 9°, and 129°. For analogous combinations, try hues 219° and 279°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(249, 55%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(249, 55%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #B5ACE7; — As RGB: color: rgb(181, 172, 231); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(249,55%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(249, 55%, 79%);