HSL(221, 85%, 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(221,85%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 85%, 79%) | color: hsl(221, 85%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #9CB9F7 | color: #9CB9F7 | |
| RGB | rgb(156, 185, 247) | color: rgb(156, 185, 247) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 25%, 0%, 3%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 37%, 97%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 61% 3%) | color: hwb(221 61% 3%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7871 0.0944 264.94) | color: oklch(0.7871 0.0944 264.94) | |
| Lab | lab(75.13 4.95 -33.87) | color: lab(75.13 4.95 -33.87) | |
| LCH | lch(75.13 34.23 278.31) | color: lch(75.13 34.23 278.31) |
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)
#A9A9E8 — rgb(169, 169, 232)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A7A5E4 — rgb(167, 165, 228)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9DDCDA — rgb(157, 220, 218)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 85%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(221, 85%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 85%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 85%, 99%), hsl(221, 85%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 85%, 79%), hsl(221, 85%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #9CB9F7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,85%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 85%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 85%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 85%, 79%)?
HEX: #9CB9F7 | RGB: rgb(156, 185, 247) | CMYK: 37%, 25%, 0%, 3% | HSV: 221°, 37%, 97%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9CB9F7?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 85%, 79%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 221°, 341°, and 101°. For analogous combinations, try hues 191° and 251°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(221, 85%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 85%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #9CB9F7; — As RGB: color: rgb(156, 185, 247); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,85%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 85%, 79%);