HSL(217, 86%, 79%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(217,86%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(217, 86%, 79%) | color: hsl(217, 86%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #9BBFF8 | color: #9BBFF8 | |
| RGB | rgb(155, 191, 248) | color: rgb(155, 191, 248) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 23%, 0%, 3%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 38%, 97%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 60% 3%) | color: hwb(217 60% 3%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7993 0.0903 259.44) | color: oklch(0.7993 0.0903 259.44) | |
| Lab | lab(76.68 1.66 -32.01) | color: lab(76.68 1.66 -32.01) | |
| LCH | lch(76.68 32.05 272.97) | color: lch(76.68 32.05 272.97) |
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)
#ABABEA — rgb(171, 171, 234)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A9A6E7 — rgb(169, 166, 231)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9DDFDD — rgb(157, 223, 221)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(217, 86%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(217, 86%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(217, 86%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 86%, 99%), hsl(217, 86%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 86%, 79%), hsl(217, 86%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #9BBFF8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(217,86%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(217, 86%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(217, 86%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(217, 86%, 79%)?
HEX: #9BBFF8 | RGB: rgb(155, 191, 248) | CMYK: 38%, 23%, 0%, 3% | HSV: 217°, 38%, 97%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9BBFF8?
The complementary color is HSL(37, 86%, 79%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 217°, 337°, and 97°. For analogous combinations, try hues 187° and 247°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(217, 86%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(217, 86%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #9BBFF8; — As RGB: color: rgb(155, 191, 248); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(217,86%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(217, 86%, 79%);