HSL(236, 40%, 83%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(236,40%,83%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 40%, 83%) | color: hsl(236, 40%, 83%) | |
| HEX | #C2C5E5 | color: #C2C5E5 | |
| RGB | rgb(194, 197, 229) | color: rgb(194, 197, 229) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 14%, 0%, 10%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(235, 15%, 90%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(235 77% 10%) | color: hwb(235 77% 10%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8314 0.0447 281.14) | color: oklch(0.8314 0.0447 281.14) | |
| Lab | lab(80.21 5.34 -16.2) | color: lab(80.21 5.34 -16.2) | |
| LCH | lch(80.21 17.06 288.24) | color: lch(80.21 17.06 288.24) |
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)
#C3C3DD — rgb(195, 195, 221)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C3C3DB — rgb(195, 195, 219)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C2D7D6 — rgb(194, 215, 214)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 40%, 83%);
text
color: hsl(236, 40%, 83%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 40%, 83%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 40%, 100%), hsl(236, 40%, 83%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 40%, 83%), hsl(236, 40%, 63%))
hex
background-color: #C2C5E5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,40%,83%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 40%, 83%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 40%, 83%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 40%, 83%)?
HEX: #C2C5E5 | RGB: rgb(194, 197, 229) | CMYK: 15%, 14%, 0%, 10% | HSV: 235°, 15%, 90%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C2C5E5?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 40%, 83%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 236°, 356°, and 116°. For analogous combinations, try hues 206° and 266°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(236, 40%, 83%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 40%, 83%); — As HEX: color: #C2C5E5; — As RGB: color: rgb(194, 197, 229); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,40%,83%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 40%, 83%);