HSL(236, 72%, 84%)
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%,84%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 72%, 84%) | color: hsl(236, 72%, 84%) | |
| HEX | #B9BDF4 | color: #B9BDF4 | |
| RGB | rgb(185, 189, 244) | color: rgb(185, 189, 244) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 23%, 0%, 4%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 24%, 96%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 73% 4%) | color: hwb(236 73% 4%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8143 0.0775 281.28) | color: oklch(0.8143 0.0775 281.28) | |
| Lab | lab(78.02 10.22 -27.64) | color: lab(78.02 10.22 -27.64) | |
| LCH | lch(78.02 29.47 290.29) | color: lch(78.02 29.47 290.29) |
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)
#BBBBE7 — rgb(187, 187, 231)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BBBAE4 — rgb(187, 186, 228)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B9DCDA — rgb(185, 220, 218)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 72%, 84%);
text
color: hsl(236, 72%, 84%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 72%, 84%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 72%, 100%), hsl(236, 72%, 84%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 72%, 84%), hsl(236, 72%, 64%))
hex
background-color: #B9BDF4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,72%,84%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 72%, 84%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 72%, 84%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 72%, 84%)?
HEX: #B9BDF4 | RGB: rgb(185, 189, 244) | CMYK: 24%, 23%, 0%, 4% | HSV: 236°, 24%, 96%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B9BDF4?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 72%, 84%). 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%, 84%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 72%, 84%); — As HEX: color: #B9BDF4; — As RGB: color: rgb(185, 189, 244); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,72%,84%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 72%, 84%);