HSL(220, 40%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(220,40%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(220, 40%, 72%) | color: hsl(220, 40%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #9BAED4 | color: #9BAED4 | |
| RGB | rgb(155, 174, 212) | color: rgb(155, 174, 212) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 18%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(220, 27%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(220 61% 17%) | color: hwb(220 61% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7494 0.059 264.13) | color: oklch(0.7494 0.059 264.13) | |
| Lab | lab(70.87 1.93 -21.39) | color: lab(70.87 1.93 -21.39) | |
| LCH | lch(70.87 21.48 275.16) | color: lch(70.87 21.48 275.16) |
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)
#A3A3CB — rgb(163, 163, 203)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A2A1C9 — rgb(162, 161, 201)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9CC4C2 — rgb(156, 196, 194)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(220, 40%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(220, 40%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(220, 40%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(220, 40%, 92%), hsl(220, 40%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(220, 40%, 72%), hsl(220, 40%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #9BAED4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(220,40%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(220, 40%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(220, 40%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(220, 40%, 72%)?
HEX: #9BAED4 | RGB: rgb(155, 174, 212) | CMYK: 27%, 18%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 220°, 27%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9BAED4?
The complementary color is HSL(40, 40%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 220°, 340°, and 100°. For analogous combinations, try hues 190° and 250°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(220, 40%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(220, 40%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #9BAED4; — As RGB: color: rgb(155, 174, 212); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(220,40%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(220, 40%, 72%);