HSL(253, 40%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(253,40%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(253, 40%, 72%) | color: hsl(253, 40%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #A79BD4 | color: #A79BD4 | |
| RGB | rgb(167, 155, 212) | color: rgb(167, 155, 212) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 27%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(253, 27%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(253 61% 17%) | color: hwb(253 61% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7203 0.0827 293.88) | color: oklch(0.7203 0.0827 293.88) | |
| Lab | lab(66.83 16.21 -27.48) | color: lab(66.83 16.21 -27.48) | |
| LCH | lch(66.83 31.9 300.54) | color: lch(66.83 31.9 300.54) |
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)
#A2A2C6 — rgb(162, 162, 198)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A3A3C3 — rgb(163, 163, 195)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A6BBB9 — rgb(166, 187, 185)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(253, 40%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(253, 40%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(253, 40%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(253, 40%, 92%), hsl(253, 40%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(253, 40%, 72%), hsl(253, 40%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #A79BD4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(253,40%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(253, 40%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(253, 40%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(253, 40%, 72%)?
HEX: #A79BD4 | RGB: rgb(167, 155, 212) | CMYK: 21%, 27%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 253°, 27%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A79BD4?
The complementary color is HSL(73, 40%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 253°, 13°, and 133°. For analogous combinations, try hues 223° and 283°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(253, 40%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(253, 40%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #A79BD4; — As RGB: color: rgb(167, 155, 212); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(253,40%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(253, 40%, 72%);