HSL(237, 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(237,40%,68%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 40%, 68%) | color: hsl(237, 40%, 68%) | |
| HEX | #8D90CE | color: #8D90CE | |
| RGB | rgb(141, 144, 206) | color: rgb(141, 144, 206) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 30%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 32%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 55% 19%) | color: hwb(237 55% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6749 0.0914 281.51) | color: oklch(0.6749 0.0914 281.51) | |
| Lab | lab(61.71 13.22 -32.23) | color: lab(61.71 13.22 -32.23) | |
| LCH | lch(61.71 34.84 292.3) | color: lch(61.71 34.84 292.3) |
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)
#8E8EBF — rgb(142, 142, 191)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8E8EBB — rgb(142, 142, 187)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8DB3B1 — rgb(141, 179, 177)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 40%, 68%);
text
color: hsl(237, 40%, 68%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 40%, 68%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 88%), hsl(237, 40%, 68%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 40%, 68%), hsl(237, 40%, 48%))
hex
background-color: #8D90CE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,40%,68%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 40%, 68%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 68%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 40%, 68%)?
HEX: #8D90CE | RGB: rgb(141, 144, 206) | CMYK: 32%, 30%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 237°, 32%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8D90CE?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 40%, 68%). 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, 40%, 68%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 40%, 68%); — As HEX: color: #8D90CE; — As RGB: color: rgb(141, 144, 206); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,40%,68%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 40%, 68%);