HSL(251, 18%, 73%)
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(251,18%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 18%, 73%) | color: hsl(251, 18%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #B2AEC7 | color: #B2AEC7 | |
| RGB | rgb(178, 174, 199) | color: rgb(178, 174, 199) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 13%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(250, 13%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(250 68% 22%) | color: hwb(250 68% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7621 0.0356 292.88) | color: oklch(0.7621 0.0356 292.88) | |
| Lab | lab(72.14 6.32 -12.18) | color: lab(72.14 6.32 -12.18) | |
| LCH | lch(72.14 13.72 297.42) | color: lch(72.14 13.72 297.42) |
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)
#B0B0C1 — rgb(176, 176, 193)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B1B1C0 — rgb(177, 177, 192)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B2BCBB — rgb(178, 188, 187)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 18%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(251, 18%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 18%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 18%, 93%), hsl(251, 18%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 18%, 73%), hsl(251, 18%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #B2AEC7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,18%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 18%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 18%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 18%, 73%)?
HEX: #B2AEC7 | RGB: rgb(178, 174, 199) | CMYK: 11%, 13%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 250°, 13%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B2AEC7?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 18%, 73%). 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, 18%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 18%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #B2AEC7; — As RGB: color: rgb(178, 174, 199); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,18%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 18%, 73%);