HSL(226, 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(226,68%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(226, 68%, 73%) | color: hsl(226, 68%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #8BA1E9 | color: #8BA1E9 | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 161, 233) | color: rgb(139, 161, 233) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 31%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(226, 40%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(226 55% 9%) | color: hwb(226 55% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7206 0.1082 270.53) | color: oklch(0.7206 0.1082 270.53) | |
| Lab | lab(67.17 10.15 -38.7) | color: lab(67.17 10.15 -38.7) | |
| LCH | lch(67.17 40.01 284.7) | color: lch(67.17 40.01 284.7) |
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)
#9595D8 — rgb(149, 149, 216)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9392D3 — rgb(147, 146, 211)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8CCAC7 — rgb(140, 202, 199)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(226, 68%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(226, 68%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(226, 68%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(226, 68%, 93%), hsl(226, 68%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(226, 68%, 73%), hsl(226, 68%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #8BA1E9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(226,68%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(226, 68%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(226, 68%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(226, 68%, 73%)?
HEX: #8BA1E9 | RGB: rgb(139, 161, 233) | CMYK: 40%, 31%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 226°, 40%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8BA1E9?
The complementary color is HSL(46, 68%, 73%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 226°, 346°, and 106°. For analogous combinations, try hues 196° and 256°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(226, 68%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(226, 68%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #8BA1E9; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 161, 233); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(226,68%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(226, 68%, 73%);