HSL(251, 20%, 81%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,20%,81%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 20%, 81%) | color: hsl(251, 20%, 81%) | |
| HEX | #C8C5D8 | color: #C8C5D8 | |
| RGB | rgb(200, 197, 216) | color: rgb(200, 197, 216) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 9%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(249, 9%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(249 77% 15%) | color: hwb(249 77% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8317 0.0265 293.07) | color: oklch(0.8317 0.0265 293.07) | |
| Lab | lab(80.27 4.63 -9.08) | color: lab(80.27 4.63 -9.08) | |
| LCH | lch(80.27 10.19 297.02) | color: lch(80.27 10.19 297.02) |
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)
#C7C7D3 — rgb(199, 199, 211)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C7C7D2 — rgb(199, 199, 210)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C8D0CF — rgb(200, 208, 207)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 20%, 81%);
text
color: hsl(251, 20%, 81%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 20%, 81%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 20%, 100%), hsl(251, 20%, 81%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 20%, 81%), hsl(251, 20%, 61%))
hex
background-color: #C8C5D8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,20%,81%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 20%, 81%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 20%, 81%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 20%, 81%)?
HEX: #C8C5D8 | RGB: rgb(200, 197, 216) | CMYK: 7%, 9%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 249°, 9%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C8C5D8?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 20%, 81%). 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, 20%, 81%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 20%, 81%); — As HEX: color: #C8C5D8; — As RGB: color: rgb(200, 197, 216); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,20%,81%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 20%, 81%);