HSL(227, 40%, 64%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(227,40%,64%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(227, 40%, 64%) | color: hsl(227, 40%, 64%) | |
| HEX | #7E8EC8 | color: #7E8EC8 | |
| RGB | rgb(126, 142, 200) | color: rgb(126, 142, 200) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 29%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(227, 37%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(227 49% 22%) | color: hwb(227 49% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6568 0.0887 271.94) | color: oklch(0.6568 0.0887 271.94) | |
| Lab | lab(59.84 8.53 -31.84) | color: lab(59.84 8.53 -31.84) | |
| LCH | lch(59.84 32.96 285) | color: lch(59.84 32.96 285) |
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)
#8585BA — rgb(133, 133, 186)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8483B7 — rgb(132, 131, 183)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7FAFAC — rgb(127, 175, 172)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(227, 40%, 64%);
text
color: hsl(227, 40%, 64%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(227, 40%, 64%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(227, 40%, 84%), hsl(227, 40%, 64%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(227, 40%, 64%), hsl(227, 40%, 44%))
hex
background-color: #7E8EC8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(227,40%,64%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(227, 40%, 64%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(227, 40%, 64%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(227, 40%, 64%)?
HEX: #7E8EC8 | RGB: rgb(126, 142, 200) | CMYK: 37%, 29%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 227°, 37%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7E8EC8?
The complementary color is HSL(47, 40%, 64%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 227°, 347°, and 107°. For analogous combinations, try hues 197° and 257°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(227, 40%, 64%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(227, 40%, 64%); — As HEX: color: #7E8EC8; — As RGB: color: rgb(126, 142, 200); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(227,40%,64%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(227, 40%, 64%);