HSL(229, 55%, 70%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(229,55%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(229, 55%, 70%) | color: hsl(229, 55%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #8898DD | color: #8898DD | |
| RGB | rgb(136, 152, 221) | color: rgb(136, 152, 221) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 31%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(229, 38%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(229 54% 13%) | color: hwb(229 54% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6945 0.1033 273.45) | color: oklch(0.6945 0.1033 273.45) | |
| Lab | lab(64.09 11.22 -36.91) | color: lab(64.09 11.22 -36.91) | |
| LCH | lch(64.09 38.58 286.91) | color: lch(64.09 38.58 286.91) |
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)
#8F8FCC — rgb(143, 143, 204)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8E8DC8 — rgb(142, 141, 200)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#89BFBC — rgb(137, 191, 188)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(229, 55%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(229, 55%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(229, 55%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 55%, 90%), hsl(229, 55%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 55%, 70%), hsl(229, 55%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #8898DD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(229,55%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(229, 55%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(229, 55%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(229, 55%, 70%)?
HEX: #8898DD | RGB: rgb(136, 152, 221) | CMYK: 38%, 31%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 229°, 38%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8898DD?
The complementary color is HSL(49, 55%, 70%). 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, 55%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(229, 55%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #8898DD; — As RGB: color: rgb(136, 152, 221); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(229,55%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(229, 55%, 70%);