HSL(252, 50%, 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(252,50%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(252, 50%, 79%) | color: hsl(252, 50%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #B9AFE4 | color: #B9AFE4 | |
| RGB | rgb(185, 175, 228) | color: rgb(185, 175, 228) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 23%, 0%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 23%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 69% 11%) | color: hwb(251 69% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7806 0.0753 293.22) | color: oklch(0.7806 0.0753 293.22) | |
| Lab | lab(73.92 14.26 -25.27) | color: lab(73.92 14.26 -25.27) | |
| LCH | lch(73.92 29.02 299.44) | color: lch(73.92 29.02 299.44) |
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)
#B5B5D7 — rgb(181, 181, 215)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B5B6D4 — rgb(181, 182, 212)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B9CDCB — rgb(185, 205, 203)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(252, 50%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(252, 50%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(252, 50%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 50%, 99%), hsl(252, 50%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 50%, 79%), hsl(252, 50%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #B9AFE4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(252,50%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(252, 50%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(252, 50%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(252, 50%, 79%)?
HEX: #B9AFE4 | RGB: rgb(185, 175, 228) | CMYK: 19%, 23%, 0%, 11% | HSV: 251°, 23%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B9AFE4?
The complementary color is HSL(72, 50%, 79%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 252°, 12°, and 132°. For analogous combinations, try hues 222° and 282°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(252, 50%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(252, 50%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #B9AFE4; — As RGB: color: rgb(185, 175, 228); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(252,50%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(252, 50%, 79%);