HSL(253, 17%, 69%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(253,17%,69%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(253, 17%, 69%) | color: hsl(253, 17%, 69%) | |
| HEX | #A8A3BD | color: #A8A3BD | |
| RGB | rgb(168, 163, 189) | color: rgb(168, 163, 189) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 14%, 0%, 26%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(252, 14%, 74%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(252 64% 26%) | color: hwb(252 64% 26%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7281 0.0376 294.27) | color: oklch(0.7281 0.0376 294.27) | |
| Lab | lab(68.16 6.95 -12.69) | color: lab(68.16 6.95 -12.69) | |
| LCH | lch(68.16 14.47 298.71) | color: lch(68.16 14.47 298.71) |
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)
#A6A6B7 — rgb(166, 166, 183)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A6A7B5 — rgb(166, 167, 181)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A8B2B1 — rgb(168, 178, 177)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(253, 17%, 69%);
text
color: hsl(253, 17%, 69%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(253, 17%, 69%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(253, 17%, 89%), hsl(253, 17%, 69%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(253, 17%, 69%), hsl(253, 17%, 49%))
hex
background-color: #A8A3BD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(253,17%,69%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(253, 17%, 69%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(253, 17%, 69%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(253, 17%, 69%)?
HEX: #A8A3BD | RGB: rgb(168, 163, 189) | CMYK: 11%, 14%, 0%, 26% | HSV: 252°, 14%, 74%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A8A3BD?
The complementary color is HSL(73, 17%, 69%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 253°, 13°, and 133°. For analogous combinations, try hues 223° and 283°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(253, 17%, 69%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(253, 17%, 69%); — As HEX: color: #A8A3BD; — As RGB: color: rgb(168, 163, 189); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(253,17%,69%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(253, 17%, 69%);