HSL(251, 17%, 68%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,17%,68%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 17%, 68%) | color: hsl(251, 17%, 68%) | |
| HEX | #A5A0BB | color: #A5A0BB | |
| RGB | rgb(165, 160, 187) | color: rgb(165, 160, 187) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 14%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 14%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 63% 27%) | color: hwb(251 63% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7188 0.0391 293.88) | color: oklch(0.7188 0.0391 293.88) | |
| Lab | lab(67.07 7.19 -13.24) | color: lab(67.07 7.19 -13.24) | |
| LCH | lch(67.07 15.07 298.5) | color: lch(67.07 15.07 298.5) |
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)
#A3A3B4 — rgb(163, 163, 180)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A3A4B3 — rgb(163, 164, 179)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A5AFAE — rgb(165, 175, 174)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 17%, 68%);
text
color: hsl(251, 17%, 68%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 17%, 68%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 17%, 88%), hsl(251, 17%, 68%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 17%, 68%), hsl(251, 17%, 48%))
hex
background-color: #A5A0BB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,17%,68%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 17%, 68%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 17%, 68%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 17%, 68%)?
HEX: #A5A0BB | RGB: rgb(165, 160, 187) | CMYK: 12%, 14%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 251°, 14%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A5A0BB?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 17%, 68%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 251°, 11°, and 131°. For analogous combinations, try hues 221° and 281°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(251, 17%, 68%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 17%, 68%); — As HEX: color: #A5A0BB; — As RGB: color: rgb(165, 160, 187); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,17%,68%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 17%, 68%);