HSL(251, 85%, 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(251,85%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 85%, 79%) | color: hsl(251, 85%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #AD9CF7 | color: #AD9CF7 | |
| RGB | rgb(173, 156, 247) | color: rgb(173, 156, 247) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 37%, 0%, 3%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 37%, 97%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 61% 3%) | color: hwb(251 61% 3%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7431 0.1298 291.49) | color: oklch(0.7431 0.1298 291.49) | |
| Lab | lab(69.02 25.82 -43.28) | color: lab(69.02 25.82 -43.28) | |
| LCH | lch(69.02 50.4 300.82) | color: lch(69.02 50.4 300.82) |
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)
#A6A5E1 — rgb(166, 165, 225)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A7A8DC — rgb(167, 168, 220)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#ACD0CC — rgb(172, 208, 204)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 85%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(251, 85%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 85%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 85%, 99%), hsl(251, 85%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 85%, 79%), hsl(251, 85%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #AD9CF7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,85%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 85%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 85%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 85%, 79%)?
HEX: #AD9CF7 | RGB: rgb(173, 156, 247) | CMYK: 30%, 37%, 0%, 3% | HSV: 251°, 37%, 97%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #AD9CF7?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 85%, 79%). 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, 85%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 85%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #AD9CF7; — As RGB: color: rgb(173, 156, 247); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,85%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 85%, 79%);