HSL(241, 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(241,40%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(241, 40%, 72%) | color: hsl(241, 40%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #9C9BD4 | color: #9C9BD4 | |
| RGB | rgb(156, 155, 212) | color: rgb(156, 155, 212) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 27%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(241, 27%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(241 61% 17%) | color: hwb(241 61% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7113 0.0826 284.9) | color: oklch(0.7113 0.0826 284.9) | |
| Lab | lab(65.95 12.86 -28.91) | color: lab(65.95 12.86 -28.91) | |
| LCH | lch(65.95 31.64 293.98) | color: lch(65.95 31.64 293.98) |
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)
#9C9CC6 — rgb(156, 156, 198)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9C9CC3 — rgb(156, 156, 195)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9CBBB9 — rgb(156, 187, 185)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(241, 40%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(241, 40%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(241, 40%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(241, 40%, 92%), hsl(241, 40%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(241, 40%, 72%), hsl(241, 40%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #9C9BD4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(241,40%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(241, 40%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(241, 40%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(241, 40%, 72%)?
HEX: #9C9BD4 | RGB: rgb(156, 155, 212) | CMYK: 26%, 27%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 241°, 27%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9C9BD4?
The complementary color is HSL(61, 40%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 241°, 1°, and 121°. For analogous combinations, try hues 211° and 271°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(241, 40%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(241, 40%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #9C9BD4; — As RGB: color: rgb(156, 155, 212); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(241,40%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(241, 40%, 72%);