HSL(221, 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(221,68%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 68%, 73%) | color: hsl(221, 68%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #8BA9E9 | color: #8BA9E9 | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 169, 233) | color: rgb(139, 169, 233) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 27%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 40%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 55% 9%) | color: hwb(221 55% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.737 0.0991 264.76) | color: oklch(0.737 0.0991 264.76) | |
| Lab | lab(69.29 5.63 -35.4) | color: lab(69.29 5.63 -35.4) | |
| LCH | lch(69.29 35.84 279.04) | color: lch(69.29 35.84 279.04) |
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)
#9898DA — rgb(152, 152, 218)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9694D6 — rgb(150, 148, 214)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8DCDCB — rgb(141, 205, 203)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 68%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(221, 68%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 68%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 68%, 93%), hsl(221, 68%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 68%, 73%), hsl(221, 68%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #8BA9E9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,68%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 68%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 68%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 68%, 73%)?
HEX: #8BA9E9 | RGB: rgb(139, 169, 233) | CMYK: 40%, 27%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 221°, 40%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8BA9E9?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 68%, 73%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 221°, 341°, and 101°. For analogous combinations, try hues 191° and 251°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(221, 68%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 68%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #8BA9E9; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 169, 233); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,68%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 68%, 73%);