HSL(237, 42%, 71%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,42%,71%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 42%, 71%) | color: hsl(237, 42%, 71%) | |
| HEX | #9699D4 | color: #9699D4 | |
| RGB | rgb(150, 153, 212) | color: rgb(150, 153, 212) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 28%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 29%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 59% 17%) | color: hwb(237 59% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7026 0.0861 281.68) | color: oklch(0.7026 0.0861 281.68) | |
| Lab | lab(64.98 12.22 -30.45) | color: lab(64.98 12.22 -30.45) | |
| LCH | lch(64.98 32.81 291.87) | color: lch(64.98 32.81 291.87) |
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)
#9797C6 — rgb(151, 151, 198)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9797C2 — rgb(151, 151, 194)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#96BAB8 — rgb(150, 186, 184)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 42%, 71%);
text
color: hsl(237, 42%, 71%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 42%, 71%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 42%, 91%), hsl(237, 42%, 71%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 42%, 71%), hsl(237, 42%, 51%))
hex
background-color: #9699D4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,42%,71%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 42%, 71%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 42%, 71%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 42%, 71%)?
HEX: #9699D4 | RGB: rgb(150, 153, 212) | CMYK: 29%, 28%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 237°, 29%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9699D4?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 42%, 71%). 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, 42%, 71%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 42%, 71%); — As HEX: color: #9699D4; — As RGB: color: rgb(150, 153, 212); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,42%,71%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 42%, 71%);