HSL(253, 20%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(253,20%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(253, 20%, 72%) | color: hsl(253, 20%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #B0A9C6 | color: #B0A9C6 | |
| RGB | rgb(176, 169, 198) | color: rgb(176, 169, 198) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 15%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(254, 15%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(254 66% 22%) | color: hwb(254 66% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7501 0.0418 296.43) | color: oklch(0.7501 0.0418 296.43) | |
| Lab | lab(70.65 8.19 -13.87) | color: lab(70.65 8.19 -13.87) | |
| LCH | lch(70.65 16.11 300.56) | color: lch(70.65 16.11 300.56) |
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)
#ADADBF — rgb(173, 173, 191)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#ADAEBD — rgb(173, 174, 189)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B0B9B8 — rgb(176, 185, 184)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(253, 20%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(253, 20%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(253, 20%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(253, 20%, 92%), hsl(253, 20%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(253, 20%, 72%), hsl(253, 20%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #B0A9C6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(253,20%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(253, 20%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(253, 20%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(253, 20%, 72%)?
HEX: #B0A9C6 | RGB: rgb(176, 169, 198) | CMYK: 11%, 15%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 254°, 15%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B0A9C6?
The complementary color is HSL(73, 20%, 72%). 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, 20%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(253, 20%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #B0A9C6; — As RGB: color: rgb(176, 169, 198); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(253,20%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(253, 20%, 72%);