HSL(235, 72%, 87%)
Very Light Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Light Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(235,72%,87%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(235, 72%, 87%) | color: hsl(235, 72%, 87%) | |
| HEX | #C6CAF6 | color: #C6CAF6 | |
| RGB | rgb(198, 202, 246) | color: rgb(198, 202, 246) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 18%, 0%, 4%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(235, 20%, 96%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(235 77% 4%) | color: hwb(235 77% 4%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8504 0.0613 280.92) | color: oklch(0.8504 0.0613 280.92) | |
| Lab | lab(82.32 7.57 -22.06) | color: lab(82.32 7.57 -22.06) | |
| LCH | lch(82.32 23.32 288.94) | color: lch(82.32 23.32 288.94) |
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)
#C8C8EB — rgb(200, 200, 235)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C8C7E9 — rgb(200, 199, 233)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C6E3E1 — rgb(198, 227, 225)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(235, 72%, 87%);
text
color: hsl(235, 72%, 87%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(235, 72%, 87%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(235, 72%, 100%), hsl(235, 72%, 87%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(235, 72%, 87%), hsl(235, 72%, 67%))
hex
background-color: #C6CAF6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(235,72%,87%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(235, 72%, 87%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(235, 72%, 87%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Light Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(235, 72%, 87%)?
HEX: #C6CAF6 | RGB: rgb(198, 202, 246) | CMYK: 20%, 18%, 0%, 4% | HSV: 235°, 20%, 96%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C6CAF6?
The complementary color is HSL(55, 72%, 87%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 235°, 355°, and 115°. For analogous combinations, try hues 205° and 265°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(235, 72%, 87%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(235, 72%, 87%); — As HEX: color: #C6CAF6; — As RGB: color: rgb(198, 202, 246); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(235,72%,87%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(235, 72%, 87%);