HSL(221, 99%, 81%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,99%,81%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 99%, 81%) | color: hsl(221, 99%, 81%) | |
| HEX | #9FBDFF | color: #9FBDFF | |
| RGB | rgb(159, 189, 255) | color: rgb(159, 189, 255) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 26%, 0%, 0%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 38%, 100%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 62% 0%) | color: hwb(221 62% 0%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8007 0.0998 265.36) | color: oklch(0.8007 0.0998 265.36) | |
| Lab | lab(76.67 5.64 -35.77) | color: lab(76.67 5.64 -35.77) | |
| LCH | lch(76.67 36.21 278.96) | color: lch(76.67 36.21 278.96) |
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)
#ACACEF — rgb(172, 172, 239)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#AAA8EB — rgb(170, 168, 235)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A1E2E0 — rgb(161, 226, 224)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 99%, 81%);
text
color: hsl(221, 99%, 81%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 99%, 81%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 99%, 100%), hsl(221, 99%, 81%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 99%, 81%), hsl(221, 99%, 61%))
hex
background-color: #9FBDFF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,99%,81%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 99%, 81%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 99%, 81%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 99%, 81%)?
HEX: #9FBDFF | RGB: rgb(159, 189, 255) | CMYK: 38%, 26%, 0%, 0% | HSV: 221°, 38%, 100%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9FBDFF?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 99%, 81%). 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, 99%, 81%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 99%, 81%); — As HEX: color: #9FBDFF; — As RGB: color: rgb(159, 189, 255); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,99%,81%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 99%, 81%);