HSL(196, 40%, 80%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(196,40%,80%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(196, 40%, 80%) | color: hsl(196, 40%, 80%) | |
| HEX | #B8D6E0 | color: #B8D6E0 | |
| RGB | rgb(184, 214, 224) | color: rgb(184, 214, 224) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 4%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(195, 18%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(195 72% 12%) | color: hwb(195 72% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8572 0.0348 219.9) | color: oklch(0.8572 0.0348 219.9) | |
| Lab | lab(83.79 -7.83 -8.25) | color: lab(83.79 -7.83 -8.25) | |
| LCH | lch(83.79 11.37 226.5) | color: lch(83.79 11.37 226.5) |
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)
#C5C5DE — rgb(197, 197, 222)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C3C1DD — rgb(195, 193, 221)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BADCDB — rgb(186, 220, 219)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(196, 40%, 80%);
text
color: hsl(196, 40%, 80%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(196, 40%, 80%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 40%, 100%), hsl(196, 40%, 80%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 40%, 80%), hsl(196, 40%, 60%))
hex
background-color: #B8D6E0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(196,40%,80%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(196, 40%, 80%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(196, 40%, 80%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(196, 40%, 80%)?
HEX: #B8D6E0 | RGB: rgb(184, 214, 224) | CMYK: 18%, 4%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 195°, 18%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B8D6E0?
The complementary color is HSL(16, 40%, 80%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 196°, 316°, and 76°. For analogous combinations, try hues 166° and 226°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(196, 40%, 80%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(196, 40%, 80%); — As HEX: color: #B8D6E0; — As RGB: color: rgb(184, 214, 224); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(196,40%,80%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(196, 40%, 80%);