HSL(251, 42%, 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(251,42%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 42%, 79%) | color: hsl(251, 42%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #BBB3E0 | color: #BBB3E0 | |
| RGB | rgb(187, 179, 224) | color: rgb(187, 179, 224) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 20%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 20%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 70% 12%) | color: hwb(251 70% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7884 0.0638 293.03) | color: oklch(0.7884 0.0638 293.03) | |
| Lab | lab(74.94 11.81 -21.52) | color: lab(74.94 11.81 -21.52) | |
| LCH | lch(74.94 24.55 298.76) | color: lch(74.94 24.55 298.76) |
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)
#B8B7D5 — rgb(184, 183, 213)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B8B9D3 — rgb(184, 185, 211)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BBCDCB — rgb(187, 205, 203)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 42%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(251, 42%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 42%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 42%, 99%), hsl(251, 42%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 42%, 79%), hsl(251, 42%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #BBB3E0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,42%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 42%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 42%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 42%, 79%)?
HEX: #BBB3E0 | RGB: rgb(187, 179, 224) | CMYK: 17%, 20%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 251°, 20%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BBB3E0?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 42%, 79%). 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, 42%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 42%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #BBB3E0; — As RGB: color: rgb(187, 179, 224); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,42%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 42%, 79%);