HSL(251, 51%, 73%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,51%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 51%, 73%) | color: hsl(251, 51%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #A497DD | color: #A497DD | |
| RGB | rgb(164, 151, 221) | color: rgb(164, 151, 221) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 32%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 32%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 59% 13%) | color: hwb(251 59% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.714 0.1013 292.15) | color: oklch(0.714 0.1013 292.15) | |
| Lab | lab(65.94 19.7 -33.87) | color: lab(65.94 19.7 -33.87) | |
| LCH | lch(65.94 39.18 300.18) | color: lch(65.94 39.18 300.18) |
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)
#9E9ECC — rgb(158, 158, 204)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9FA0C8 — rgb(159, 160, 200)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A3BFBC — rgb(163, 191, 188)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 51%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(251, 51%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 51%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 51%, 93%), hsl(251, 51%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 51%, 73%), hsl(251, 51%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #A497DD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,51%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 51%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 51%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 51%, 73%)?
HEX: #A497DD | RGB: rgb(164, 151, 221) | CMYK: 26%, 32%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 251°, 32%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A497DD?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 51%, 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, 51%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 51%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #A497DD; — As RGB: color: rgb(164, 151, 221); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,51%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 51%, 73%);