HSL(251, 38%, 83%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,38%,83%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 38%, 83%) | color: hsl(251, 38%, 83%) | |
| HEX | #C9C3E4 | color: #C9C3E4 | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 195, 228) | color: rgb(201, 195, 228) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 14%, 0%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 14%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 77% 11%) | color: hwb(251 77% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8325 0.0461 293.71) | color: oklch(0.8325 0.0461 293.71) | |
| Lab | lab(80.21 8.44 -15.61) | color: lab(80.21 8.44 -15.61) | |
| LCH | lch(80.21 17.75 298.4) | color: lch(80.21 17.75 298.4) |
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)
#C6C6DC — rgb(198, 198, 220)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C7C7DA — rgb(199, 199, 218)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C9D6D4 — rgb(201, 214, 212)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 38%, 83%);
text
color: hsl(251, 38%, 83%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 38%, 83%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 38%, 100%), hsl(251, 38%, 83%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 38%, 83%), hsl(251, 38%, 63%))
hex
background-color: #C9C3E4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,38%,83%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 38%, 83%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 38%, 83%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 38%, 83%)?
HEX: #C9C3E4 | RGB: rgb(201, 195, 228) | CMYK: 12%, 14%, 0%, 11% | HSV: 251°, 14%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9C3E4?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 38%, 83%). 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, 38%, 83%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 38%, 83%); — As HEX: color: #C9C3E4; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 195, 228); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,38%,83%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 38%, 83%);