HSL(226, 72%, 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(226,72%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(226, 72%, 72%) | color: hsl(226, 72%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #849CEB | color: #849CEB | |
| RGB | rgb(132, 156, 235) | color: rgb(132, 156, 235) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 34%, 0%, 8%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(226, 44%, 92%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(226 52% 8%) | color: hwb(226 52% 8%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7067 0.1192 270.29) | color: oklch(0.7067 0.1192 270.29) | |
| Lab | lab(65.5 11.8 -42.45) | color: lab(65.5 11.8 -42.45) | |
| LCH | lch(65.5 44.06 285.53) | color: lch(65.5 44.06 285.53) |
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)
#8E8FD8 — rgb(142, 143, 216)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8D8BD3 — rgb(141, 139, 211)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#85C9C5 — rgb(133, 201, 197)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(226, 72%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(226, 72%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(226, 72%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(226, 72%, 92%), hsl(226, 72%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(226, 72%, 72%), hsl(226, 72%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #849CEB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(226,72%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(226, 72%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(226, 72%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(226, 72%, 72%)?
HEX: #849CEB | RGB: rgb(132, 156, 235) | CMYK: 44%, 34%, 0%, 8% | HSV: 226°, 44%, 92%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #849CEB?
The complementary color is HSL(46, 72%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 226°, 346°, and 106°. For analogous combinations, try hues 196° and 256°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(226, 72%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(226, 72%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #849CEB; — As RGB: color: rgb(132, 156, 235); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(226,72%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(226, 72%, 72%);