HSL(229, 40%, 68%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(229,40%,68%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(229, 40%, 68%) | color: hsl(229, 40%, 68%) | |
| HEX | #8D99CE | color: #8D99CE | |
| RGB | rgb(141, 153, 206) | color: rgb(141, 153, 206) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 26%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(229, 32%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(229 55% 19%) | color: hwb(229 55% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6932 0.0793 274.3) | color: oklch(0.6932 0.0793 274.3) | |
| Lab | lab(64.08 8.06 -28.56) | color: lab(64.08 8.06 -28.56) | |
| LCH | lch(64.08 29.68 285.76) | color: lch(64.08 29.68 285.76) |
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)
#9292C1 — rgb(146, 146, 193)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9291BE — rgb(146, 145, 190)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8EB7B5 — rgb(142, 183, 181)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(229, 40%, 68%);
text
color: hsl(229, 40%, 68%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(229, 40%, 68%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 40%, 88%), hsl(229, 40%, 68%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 40%, 68%), hsl(229, 40%, 48%))
hex
background-color: #8D99CE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(229,40%,68%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(229, 40%, 68%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(229, 40%, 68%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(229, 40%, 68%)?
HEX: #8D99CE | RGB: rgb(141, 153, 206) | CMYK: 32%, 26%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 229°, 32%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8D99CE?
The complementary color is HSL(49, 40%, 68%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 229°, 349°, and 109°. For analogous combinations, try hues 199° and 259°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(229, 40%, 68%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(229, 40%, 68%); — As HEX: color: #8D99CE; — As RGB: color: rgb(141, 153, 206); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(229,40%,68%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(229, 40%, 68%);