HSL(236, 72%, 76%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(236,72%,76%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 72%, 76%) | color: hsl(236, 72%, 76%) | |
| HEX | #969CEE | color: #969CEE | |
| RGB | rgb(150, 156, 238) | color: rgb(150, 156, 238) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 34%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 37%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 59% 7%) | color: hwb(236 59% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7207 0.119 279.76) | color: oklch(0.7207 0.119 279.76) | |
| Lab | lab(66.85 17.26 -41.89) | color: lab(66.85 17.26 -41.89) | |
| LCH | lch(66.85 45.31 292.39) | color: lch(66.85 45.31 292.39) |
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)
#9999DA — rgb(153, 153, 218)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9898D5 — rgb(152, 152, 213)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#96CAC7 — rgb(150, 202, 199)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 72%, 76%);
text
color: hsl(236, 72%, 76%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 72%, 76%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 72%, 96%), hsl(236, 72%, 76%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 72%, 76%), hsl(236, 72%, 56%))
hex
background-color: #969CEE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,72%,76%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 72%, 76%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 72%, 76%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 72%, 76%)?
HEX: #969CEE | RGB: rgb(150, 156, 238) | CMYK: 37%, 34%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 236°, 37%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #969CEE?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 72%, 76%). 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, 72%, 76%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 72%, 76%); — As HEX: color: #969CEE; — As RGB: color: rgb(150, 156, 238); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,72%,76%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 72%, 76%);