HSL(252, 68%, 85%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(252,68%,85%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(252, 68%, 85%) | color: hsl(252, 68%, 85%) | |
| HEX | #C9BFF3 | color: #C9BFF3 | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 191, 243) | color: rgb(201, 191, 243) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 21%, 0%, 5%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(252, 21%, 95%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(252 75% 5%) | color: hwb(252 75% 5%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8302 0.0728 293.57) | color: oklch(0.8302 0.0728 293.57) | |
| Lab | lab(79.7 13.77 -24.43) | color: lab(79.7 13.77 -24.43) | |
| LCH | lch(79.7 28.04 299.41) | color: lch(79.7 28.04 299.41) |
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)
#C5C5E6 — rgb(197, 197, 230)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C5C6E3 — rgb(197, 198, 227)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C9DCDA — rgb(201, 220, 218)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(252, 68%, 85%);
text
color: hsl(252, 68%, 85%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(252, 68%, 85%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 68%, 100%), hsl(252, 68%, 85%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 68%, 85%), hsl(252, 68%, 65%))
hex
background-color: #C9BFF3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(252,68%,85%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(252, 68%, 85%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(252, 68%, 85%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(252, 68%, 85%)?
HEX: #C9BFF3 | RGB: rgb(201, 191, 243) | CMYK: 17%, 21%, 0%, 5% | HSV: 252°, 21%, 95%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9BFF3?
The complementary color is HSL(72, 68%, 85%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 252°, 12°, and 132°. For analogous combinations, try hues 222° and 282°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(252, 68%, 85%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(252, 68%, 85%); — As HEX: color: #C9BFF3; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 191, 243); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(252,68%,85%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(252, 68%, 85%);