HSL(237, 40%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,40%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 40%, 72%) | color: hsl(237, 40%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #9B9ED4 | color: #9B9ED4 | |
| RGB | rgb(155, 158, 212) | color: rgb(155, 158, 212) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 25%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 27%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 61% 17%) | color: hwb(237 61% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7166 0.0785 281.75) | color: oklch(0.7166 0.0785 281.75) | |
| Lab | lab(66.65 10.86 -27.84) | color: lab(66.65 10.86 -27.84) | |
| LCH | lch(66.65 29.88 291.31) | color: lch(66.65 29.88 291.31) |
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)
#9C9CC7 — rgb(156, 156, 199)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9C9CC4 — rgb(156, 156, 196)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9BBDBA — rgb(155, 189, 186)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 40%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(237, 40%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 40%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 92%), hsl(237, 40%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 72%), hsl(237, 40%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #9B9ED4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,40%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 40%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 40%, 72%)?
HEX: #9B9ED4 | RGB: rgb(155, 158, 212) | CMYK: 27%, 25%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 237°, 27%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9B9ED4?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 40%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 237°, 357°, and 117°. For analogous combinations, try hues 207° and 267°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(237, 40%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 40%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #9B9ED4; — As RGB: color: rgb(155, 158, 212); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,40%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 72%);