HSL(205, 72%, 83%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(205,72%,83%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(205, 72%, 83%) | color: hsl(205, 72%, 83%) | |
| HEX | #B4D9F3 | color: #B4D9F3 | |
| RGB | rgb(180, 217, 243) | color: rgb(180, 217, 243) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 11%, 0%, 5%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(205, 26%, 95%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(205 70% 5%) | color: hwb(205 70% 5%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8672 0.0532 238.86) | color: oklch(0.8672 0.0532 238.86) | |
| Lab | lab(84.89 -6.42 -16.7) | color: lab(84.89 -6.42 -16.7) | |
| LCH | lch(84.89 17.89 248.97) | color: lch(84.89 17.89 248.97) |
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)
#C4C4ED — rgb(196, 196, 237)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C2BFEB — rgb(194, 191, 235)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B6E8E7 — rgb(182, 232, 231)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(205, 72%, 83%);
text
color: hsl(205, 72%, 83%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(205, 72%, 83%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 72%, 100%), hsl(205, 72%, 83%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 72%, 83%), hsl(205, 72%, 63%))
hex
background-color: #B4D9F3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(205,72%,83%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(205, 72%, 83%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(205, 72%, 83%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(205, 72%, 83%)?
HEX: #B4D9F3 | RGB: rgb(180, 217, 243) | CMYK: 26%, 11%, 0%, 5% | HSV: 205°, 26%, 95%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B4D9F3?
The complementary color is HSL(25, 72%, 83%). 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, 72%, 83%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(205, 72%, 83%); — As HEX: color: #B4D9F3; — As RGB: color: rgb(180, 217, 243); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(205,72%,83%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(205, 72%, 83%);