HSL(236, 59%, 79%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(236,59%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 59%, 79%) | color: hsl(236, 59%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #AAAEE9 | color: #AAAEE9 | |
| RGB | rgb(170, 174, 233) | color: rgb(170, 174, 233) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 25%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 27%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 66% 9%) | color: hwb(236 66% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7688 0.0843 281.2) | color: oklch(0.7688 0.0843 281.2) | |
| Lab | lab(72.69 11.45 -29.97) | color: lab(72.69 11.45 -29.97) | |
| LCH | lch(72.69 32.08 290.91) | color: lch(72.69 32.08 290.91) |
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)
#ACACDB — rgb(172, 172, 219)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#ACABD7 — rgb(172, 171, 215)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#AACFCD — rgb(170, 207, 205)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 59%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(236, 59%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 59%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 59%, 99%), hsl(236, 59%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 59%, 79%), hsl(236, 59%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #AAAEE9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,59%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 59%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 59%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 59%, 79%)?
HEX: #AAAEE9 | RGB: rgb(170, 174, 233) | CMYK: 27%, 25%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 236°, 27%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #AAAEE9?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 59%, 79%). 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, 59%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 59%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #AAAEE9; — As RGB: color: rgb(170, 174, 233); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,59%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 59%, 79%);