HSL(251, 60%, 80%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,60%,80%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 60%, 80%) | color: hsl(251, 60%, 80%) | |
| HEX | #B9ADEB | color: #B9ADEB | |
| RGB | rgb(185, 173, 235) | color: rgb(185, 173, 235) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 26%, 0%, 8%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(252, 26%, 92%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(252 68% 8%) | color: hwb(252 68% 8%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7795 0.0881 293.12) | color: oklch(0.7795 0.0881 293.12) | |
| Lab | lab(73.67 16.95 -29.45) | color: lab(73.67 16.95 -29.45) | |
| LCH | lch(73.67 33.98 299.92) | color: lch(73.67 33.98 299.92) |
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)
#B4B4DC — rgb(180, 180, 220)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B5B5D8 — rgb(181, 181, 216)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B8D0CE — rgb(184, 208, 206)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 60%, 80%);
text
color: hsl(251, 60%, 80%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 60%, 80%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 60%, 100%), hsl(251, 60%, 80%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 60%, 80%), hsl(251, 60%, 60%))
hex
background-color: #B9ADEB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,60%,80%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 60%, 80%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 60%, 80%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 60%, 80%)?
HEX: #B9ADEB | RGB: rgb(185, 173, 235) | CMYK: 21%, 26%, 0%, 8% | HSV: 252°, 26%, 92%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B9ADEB?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 60%, 80%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 251°, 11°, and 131°. For analogous combinations, try hues 221° and 281°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(251, 60%, 80%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 60%, 80%); — As HEX: color: #B9ADEB; — As RGB: color: rgb(185, 173, 235); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,60%,80%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 60%, 80%);