HSL(251, 99%, 86%)
Very Light Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Light Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,99%,86%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 99%, 86%) | color: hsl(251, 99%, 86%) | |
| HEX | #C5B8FF | color: #C5B8FF | |
| RGB | rgb(197, 184, 255) | color: rgb(197, 184, 255) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 28%, 0%, 0%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 28%, 100%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 72% 0%) | color: hwb(251 72% 0%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8184 0.0995 292.45) | color: oklch(0.8184 0.0995 292.45) | |
| Lab | lab(78.09 19.04 -33.35) | color: lab(78.09 19.04 -33.35) | |
| LCH | lch(78.09 38.4 299.72) | color: lch(78.09 38.4 299.72) |
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)
#BFBFEE — rgb(191, 191, 238)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C0C1EA — rgb(192, 193, 234)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C4E0DD — rgb(196, 224, 221)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 99%, 86%);
text
color: hsl(251, 99%, 86%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 99%, 86%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 99%, 100%), hsl(251, 99%, 86%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 99%, 86%), hsl(251, 99%, 66%))
hex
background-color: #C5B8FF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,99%,86%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 99%, 86%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 99%, 86%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Light Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 99%, 86%)?
HEX: #C5B8FF | RGB: rgb(197, 184, 255) | CMYK: 23%, 28%, 0%, 0% | HSV: 251°, 28%, 100%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C5B8FF?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 99%, 86%). 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, 99%, 86%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 99%, 86%); — As HEX: color: #C5B8FF; — As RGB: color: rgb(197, 184, 255); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,99%,86%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 99%, 86%);