HSL(242, 86%, 83%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,86%,83%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 86%, 83%) | color: hsl(242, 86%, 83%) | |
| HEX | #B1AEF9 | color: #B1AEF9 | |
| RGB | rgb(177, 174, 249) | color: rgb(177, 174, 249) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 30%, 0%, 2%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 30%, 98%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 69% 2%) | color: hwb(242 69% 2%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7811 0.106 285.49) | color: oklch(0.7811 0.106 285.49) | |
| Lab | lab(73.84 17.35 -36.82) | color: lab(73.84 17.35 -36.82) | |
| LCH | lch(73.84 40.7 295.23) | color: lch(73.84 40.7 295.23) |
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)
#B0B0E7 — rgb(176, 176, 231)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B0B0E3 — rgb(176, 176, 227)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B1D9D5 — rgb(177, 217, 213)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 86%, 83%);
text
color: hsl(242, 86%, 83%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 86%, 83%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 86%, 100%), hsl(242, 86%, 83%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 86%, 83%), hsl(242, 86%, 63%))
hex
background-color: #B1AEF9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,86%,83%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 86%, 83%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 86%, 83%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 86%, 83%)?
HEX: #B1AEF9 | RGB: rgb(177, 174, 249) | CMYK: 29%, 30%, 0%, 2% | HSV: 242°, 30%, 98%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B1AEF9?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 86%, 83%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 242°, 2°, and 122°. For analogous combinations, try hues 212° and 272°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(242, 86%, 83%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 86%, 83%); — As HEX: color: #B1AEF9; — As RGB: color: rgb(177, 174, 249); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,86%,83%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 86%, 83%);