HSL(205, 43%, 68%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(205,43%,68%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(205, 43%, 68%) | color: hsl(205, 43%, 68%) | |
| HEX | #8AB3D0 | color: #8AB3D0 | |
| RGB | rgb(138, 179, 208) | color: rgb(138, 179, 208) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 14%, 0%, 18%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(205, 34%, 82%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(205 54% 18%) | color: hwb(205 54% 18%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7473 0.0609 239.43) | color: oklch(0.7473 0.0609 239.43) | |
| Lab | lab(71.01 -6.74 -19.09) | color: lab(71.01 -6.74 -19.09) | |
| LCH | lch(71.01 20.24 250.55) | color: lch(71.01 20.24 250.55) |
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)
#9C9CC9 — rgb(156, 156, 201)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9996C7 — rgb(153, 150, 199)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8CC3C2 — rgb(140, 195, 194)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(205, 43%, 68%);
text
color: hsl(205, 43%, 68%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(205, 43%, 68%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 43%, 88%), hsl(205, 43%, 68%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 43%, 68%), hsl(205, 43%, 48%))
hex
background-color: #8AB3D0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(205,43%,68%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(205, 43%, 68%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(205, 43%, 68%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(205, 43%, 68%)?
HEX: #8AB3D0 | RGB: rgb(138, 179, 208) | CMYK: 34%, 14%, 0%, 18% | HSV: 205°, 34%, 82%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8AB3D0?
The complementary color is HSL(25, 43%, 68%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 205°, 325°, and 85°. For analogous combinations, try hues 175° and 235°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(205, 43%, 68%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(205, 43%, 68%); — As HEX: color: #8AB3D0; — As RGB: color: rgb(138, 179, 208); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(205,43%,68%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(205, 43%, 68%);