HSL(237, 34%, 66%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,34%,66%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 34%, 66%) | color: hsl(237, 34%, 66%) | |
| HEX | #8B8EC6 | color: #8B8EC6 | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 142, 198) | color: rgb(139, 142, 198) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 28%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 30%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 55% 22%) | color: hwb(237 55% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6656 0.0829 281.52) | color: oklch(0.6656 0.0829 281.52) | |
| Lab | lab(60.7 11.74 -29.31) | color: lab(60.7 11.74 -29.31) | |
| LCH | lch(60.7 31.57 291.83) | color: lch(60.7 31.57 291.83) |
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)
#8C8CB8 — rgb(140, 140, 184)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8C8CB5 — rgb(140, 140, 181)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8BAEAB — rgb(139, 174, 171)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 34%, 66%);
text
color: hsl(237, 34%, 66%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 34%, 66%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 34%, 86%), hsl(237, 34%, 66%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 34%, 66%), hsl(237, 34%, 46%))
hex
background-color: #8B8EC6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,34%,66%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 34%, 66%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 34%, 66%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 34%, 66%)?
HEX: #8B8EC6 | RGB: rgb(139, 142, 198) | CMYK: 30%, 28%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 237°, 30%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8B8EC6?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 34%, 66%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 237°, 357°, and 117°. For analogous combinations, try hues 207° and 267°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(237, 34%, 66%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 34%, 66%); — As HEX: color: #8B8EC6; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 142, 198); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,34%,66%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 34%, 66%);