HSL(251, 47%, 70%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,47%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 47%, 70%) | color: hsl(251, 47%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #9C8FD6 | color: #9C8FD6 | |
| RGB | rgb(156, 143, 214) | color: rgb(156, 143, 214) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 33%, 0%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 33%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 56% 16%) | color: hwb(251 56% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6887 0.1036 291.84) | color: oklch(0.6887 0.1036 291.84) | |
| Lab | lab(62.98 20.2 -34.62) | color: lab(62.98 20.2 -34.62) | |
| LCH | lch(62.98 40.08 300.26) | color: lch(62.98 40.08 300.26) |
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)
#9696C5 — rgb(150, 150, 197)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9798C1 — rgb(151, 152, 193)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9BB7B4 — rgb(155, 183, 180)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 47%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(251, 47%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 47%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 47%, 90%), hsl(251, 47%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 47%, 70%), hsl(251, 47%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #9C8FD6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,47%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 47%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 47%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 47%, 70%)?
HEX: #9C8FD6 | RGB: rgb(156, 143, 214) | CMYK: 27%, 33%, 0%, 16% | HSV: 251°, 33%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9C8FD6?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 47%, 70%). 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, 47%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 47%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #9C8FD6; — As RGB: color: rgb(156, 143, 214); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,47%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 47%, 70%);