HSL(246, 40%, 79%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(246,40%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(246, 40%, 79%) | color: hsl(246, 40%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #B8B4DF | color: #B8B4DF | |
| RGB | rgb(184, 180, 223) | color: rgb(184, 180, 223) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 19%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(246, 19%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(246 70% 13%) | color: hwb(246 70% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7876 0.0607 289.19) | color: oklch(0.7876 0.0607 289.19) | |
| Lab | lab(74.93 10.1 -21.02) | color: lab(74.93 10.1 -21.02) | |
| LCH | lch(74.93 23.32 295.66) | color: lch(74.93 23.32 295.66) |
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)
#B6B6D5 — rgb(182, 182, 213)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B7B7D2 — rgb(183, 183, 210)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B8CCCB — rgb(184, 204, 203)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(246, 40%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(246, 40%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(246, 40%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(246, 40%, 99%), hsl(246, 40%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(246, 40%, 79%), hsl(246, 40%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #B8B4DF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(246,40%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(246, 40%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(246, 40%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(246, 40%, 79%)?
HEX: #B8B4DF | RGB: rgb(184, 180, 223) | CMYK: 17%, 19%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 246°, 19%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B8B4DF?
The complementary color is HSL(66, 40%, 79%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 246°, 6°, and 126°. For analogous combinations, try hues 216° and 276°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(246, 40%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(246, 40%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #B8B4DF; — As RGB: color: rgb(184, 180, 223); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(246,40%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(246, 40%, 79%);