HSL(237, 40%, 78%)
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%,78%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 40%, 78%) | color: hsl(237, 40%, 78%) | |
| HEX | #B0B3DD | color: #B0B3DD | |
| RGB | rgb(176, 179, 221) | color: rgb(176, 179, 221) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 19%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 20%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 70% 13%) | color: hwb(236 70% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7786 0.0597 281.7) | color: oklch(0.7786 0.0597 281.7) | |
| Lab | lab(73.99 7.7 -21.41) | color: lab(73.99 7.7 -21.41) | |
| LCH | lch(73.99 22.75 289.78) | color: lch(73.99 22.75 289.78) |
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)
#B1B1D3 — rgb(177, 177, 211)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B1B1D0 — rgb(177, 177, 208)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B0CBC9 — rgb(176, 203, 201)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 40%, 78%);
text
color: hsl(237, 40%, 78%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 40%, 78%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 98%), hsl(237, 40%, 78%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 78%), hsl(237, 40%, 58%))
hex
background-color: #B0B3DD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,40%,78%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 40%, 78%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 78%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 40%, 78%)?
HEX: #B0B3DD | RGB: rgb(176, 179, 221) | CMYK: 20%, 19%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 236°, 20%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B0B3DD?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 40%, 78%). 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%, 78%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 40%, 78%); — As HEX: color: #B0B3DD; — As RGB: color: rgb(176, 179, 221); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,40%,78%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 78%);