HSL(222, 35%, 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(222,35%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(222, 35%, 72%) | color: hsl(222, 35%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #9FAED1 | color: #9FAED1 | |
| RGB | rgb(159, 174, 209) | color: rgb(159, 174, 209) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 17%, 0%, 18%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(222, 24%, 82%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(222 62% 18%) | color: hwb(222 62% 18%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7511 0.0533 266.86) | color: oklch(0.7511 0.0533 266.86) | |
| Lab | lab(71.04 2.43 -19.45) | color: lab(71.04 2.43 -19.45) | |
| LCH | lch(71.04 19.6 277.12) | color: lch(71.04 19.6 277.12) |
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)
#A5A6C9 — rgb(165, 166, 201)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A5A4C7 — rgb(165, 164, 199)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A0C2C0 — rgb(160, 194, 192)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(222, 35%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(222, 35%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(222, 35%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(222, 35%, 92%), hsl(222, 35%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(222, 35%, 72%), hsl(222, 35%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #9FAED1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(222,35%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(222, 35%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(222, 35%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(222, 35%, 72%)?
HEX: #9FAED1 | RGB: rgb(159, 174, 209) | CMYK: 24%, 17%, 0%, 18% | HSV: 222°, 24%, 82%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9FAED1?
The complementary color is HSL(42, 35%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 222°, 342°, and 102°. For analogous combinations, try hues 192° and 252°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(222, 35%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(222, 35%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #9FAED1; — As RGB: color: rgb(159, 174, 209); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(222,35%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(222, 35%, 72%);