HSL(237, 42%, 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(237,42%,84%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 42%, 84%) | color: hsl(237, 42%, 84%) | |
| HEX | #C5C7E7 | color: #C5C7E7 | |
| RGB | rgb(197, 199, 231) | color: rgb(197, 199, 231) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 14%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 15%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 77% 9%) | color: hwb(236 77% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8383 0.0445 282.56) | color: oklch(0.8383 0.0445 282.56) | |
| Lab | lab(81.01 5.64 -16.05) | color: lab(81.01 5.64 -16.05) | |
| LCH | lch(81.01 17.01 289.36) | color: lch(81.01 17.01 289.36) |
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)
#C6C6DF — rgb(198, 198, 223)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C6C6DD — rgb(198, 198, 221)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C5D9D8 — rgb(197, 217, 216)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 42%, 84%);
text
color: hsl(237, 42%, 84%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 42%, 84%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 42%, 100%), hsl(237, 42%, 84%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 42%, 84%), hsl(237, 42%, 64%))
hex
background-color: #C5C7E7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,42%,84%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 42%, 84%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 42%, 84%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 42%, 84%)?
HEX: #C5C7E7 | RGB: rgb(197, 199, 231) | CMYK: 15%, 14%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 236°, 15%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C5C7E7?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 42%, 84%). 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%, 84%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 42%, 84%); — As HEX: color: #C5C7E7; — As RGB: color: rgb(197, 199, 231); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,42%,84%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 42%, 84%);