HSL(205, 20%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(205,20%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(205, 20%, 72%) | color: hsl(205, 20%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #A9BAC6 | color: #A9BAC6 | |
| RGB | rgb(169, 186, 198) | color: rgb(169, 186, 198) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 6%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(205, 15%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(205 66% 22%) | color: hwb(205 66% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7796 0.0254 238.51) | color: oklch(0.7796 0.0254 238.51) | |
| Lab | lab(74.59 -3.36 -8.04) | color: lab(74.59 -3.36 -8.04) | |
| LCH | lch(74.59 8.71 247.32) | color: lch(74.59 8.71 247.32) |
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)
#B0B1C3 — rgb(176, 177, 195)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#AFAEC2 — rgb(175, 174, 194)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#AAC1C0 — rgb(170, 193, 192)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(205, 20%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(205, 20%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(205, 20%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 20%, 92%), hsl(205, 20%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 20%, 72%), hsl(205, 20%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #A9BAC6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(205,20%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(205, 20%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(205, 20%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(205, 20%, 72%)?
HEX: #A9BAC6 | RGB: rgb(169, 186, 198) | CMYK: 15%, 6%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 205°, 15%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A9BAC6?
The complementary color is HSL(25, 20%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 205°, 325°, and 85°. For analogous combinations, try hues 175° and 235°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(205, 20%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(205, 20%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #A9BAC6; — As RGB: color: rgb(169, 186, 198); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(205,20%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(205, 20%, 72%);