HSL(199, 40%, 85%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(199,40%,85%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(199, 40%, 85%) | color: hsl(199, 40%, 85%) | |
| HEX | #C9DEE8 | color: #C9DEE8 | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 222, 232) | color: rgb(201, 222, 232) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 4%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(199, 13%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(199 79% 9%) | color: hwb(199 79% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.888 0.0264 227.93) | color: oklch(0.888 0.0264 227.93) | |
| Lab | lab(87.23 -4.98 -7.26) | color: lab(87.23 -4.98 -7.26) | |
| LCH | lch(87.23 8.8 235.55) | color: lch(87.23 8.8 235.55) |
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)
#D2D2E6 — rgb(210, 210, 230)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#D1CFE5 — rgb(209, 207, 229)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#CAE4E3 — rgb(202, 228, 227)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(199, 40%, 85%);
text
color: hsl(199, 40%, 85%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(199, 40%, 85%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(199, 40%, 100%), hsl(199, 40%, 85%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(199, 40%, 85%), hsl(199, 40%, 65%))
hex
background-color: #C9DEE8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(199,40%,85%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(199, 40%, 85%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(199, 40%, 85%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(199, 40%, 85%)?
HEX: #C9DEE8 | RGB: rgb(201, 222, 232) | CMYK: 13%, 4%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 199°, 13%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9DEE8?
The complementary color is HSL(19, 40%, 85%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 199°, 319°, and 79°. For analogous combinations, try hues 169° and 229°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(199, 40%, 85%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(199, 40%, 85%); — As HEX: color: #C9DEE8; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 222, 232); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(199,40%,85%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(199, 40%, 85%);