HSL(216, 68%, 73%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(216,68%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(216, 68%, 73%) | color: hsl(216, 68%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #8BB1E9 | color: #8BB1E9 | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 177, 233) | color: rgb(139, 177, 233) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 24%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(216, 40%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(216 55% 9%) | color: hwb(216 55% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7537 0.0912 257.95) | color: oklch(0.7537 0.0912 257.95) | |
| Lab | lab(71.43 1.17 -32.09) | color: lab(71.43 1.17 -32.09) | |
| LCH | lch(71.43 32.11 272.09) | color: lch(71.43 32.11 272.09) |
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)
#9B9CDB — rgb(155, 156, 219)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9996D8 — rgb(153, 150, 216)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8DD1CE — rgb(141, 209, 206)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(216, 68%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(216, 68%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(216, 68%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 68%, 93%), hsl(216, 68%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 68%, 73%), hsl(216, 68%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #8BB1E9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(216,68%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(216, 68%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(216, 68%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(216, 68%, 73%)?
HEX: #8BB1E9 | RGB: rgb(139, 177, 233) | CMYK: 40%, 24%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 216°, 40%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8BB1E9?
The complementary color is HSL(36, 68%, 73%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 216°, 336°, and 96°. For analogous combinations, try hues 186° and 246°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(216, 68%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(216, 68%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #8BB1E9; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 177, 233); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(216,68%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(216, 68%, 73%);