HSL(205, 83%, 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(205,83%,85%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(205, 83%, 85%) | color: hsl(205, 83%, 85%) | |
| HEX | #B9DEF8 | color: #B9DEF8 | |
| RGB | rgb(185, 222, 248) | color: rgb(185, 222, 248) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 10%, 0%, 3%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(205, 25%, 97%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(205 73% 3%) | color: hwb(205 73% 3%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8825 0.053 238.84) | color: oklch(0.8825 0.053 238.84) | |
| Lab | lab(86.67 -6.43 -16.64) | color: lab(86.67 -6.43 -16.64) | |
| LCH | lch(86.67 17.84 248.87) | color: lch(86.67 17.84 248.87) |
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)
#C9C9F2 — rgb(201, 201, 242)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C7C4F0 — rgb(199, 196, 240)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BBEDEC — rgb(187, 237, 236)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(205, 83%, 85%);
text
color: hsl(205, 83%, 85%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(205, 83%, 85%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 83%, 100%), hsl(205, 83%, 85%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 83%, 85%), hsl(205, 83%, 65%))
hex
background-color: #B9DEF8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(205,83%,85%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(205, 83%, 85%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(205, 83%, 85%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(205, 83%, 85%)?
HEX: #B9DEF8 | RGB: rgb(185, 222, 248) | CMYK: 25%, 10%, 0%, 3% | HSV: 205°, 25%, 97%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B9DEF8?
The complementary color is HSL(25, 83%, 85%). 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, 83%, 85%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(205, 83%, 85%); — As HEX: color: #B9DEF8; — As RGB: color: rgb(185, 222, 248); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(205,83%,85%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(205, 83%, 85%);