HSL(228, 70%, 74%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(228,70%,74%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(228, 70%, 74%) | color: hsl(228, 70%, 74%) | |
| HEX | #8EA1EB | color: #8EA1EB | |
| RGB | rgb(142, 161, 235) | color: rgb(142, 161, 235) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 31%, 0%, 8%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(228, 40%, 92%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(228 55% 8%) | color: hwb(228 55% 8%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7235 0.1101 272.4) | color: oklch(0.7235 0.1101 272.4) | |
| Lab | lab(67.45 11.48 -39.34) | color: lab(67.45 11.48 -39.34) | |
| LCH | lch(67.45 40.98 286.27) | color: lch(67.45 40.98 286.27) |
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)
#9696D9 — rgb(150, 150, 217)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9594D5 — rgb(149, 148, 213)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8FCBC8 — rgb(143, 203, 200)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(228, 70%, 74%);
text
color: hsl(228, 70%, 74%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(228, 70%, 74%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(228, 70%, 94%), hsl(228, 70%, 74%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(228, 70%, 74%), hsl(228, 70%, 54%))
hex
background-color: #8EA1EB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(228,70%,74%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(228, 70%, 74%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(228, 70%, 74%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(228, 70%, 74%)?
HEX: #8EA1EB | RGB: rgb(142, 161, 235) | CMYK: 40%, 31%, 0%, 8% | HSV: 228°, 40%, 92%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8EA1EB?
The complementary color is HSL(48, 70%, 74%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 228°, 348°, and 108°. For analogous combinations, try hues 198° and 258°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(228, 70%, 74%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(228, 70%, 74%); — As HEX: color: #8EA1EB; — As RGB: color: rgb(142, 161, 235); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(228,70%,74%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(228, 70%, 74%);