HSL(237, 63%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(237,63%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 63%, 72%) | color: hsl(237, 63%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #8B8FE5 | color: #8B8FE5 | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 143, 229) | color: rgb(139, 143, 229) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 38%, 0%, 10%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(237, 39%, 90%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(237 55% 10%) | color: hwb(237 55% 10%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6826 0.1259 280.48) | color: oklch(0.6826 0.1259 280.48) | |
| Lab | lab(62.33 19.41 -44.08) | color: lab(62.33 19.41 -44.08) | |
| LCH | lch(62.33 48.16 293.77) | color: lch(62.33 48.16 293.77) |
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)
#8D8DD0 — rgb(141, 141, 208)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8D8CCB — rgb(141, 140, 203)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8BC0BC — rgb(139, 192, 188)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 63%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(237, 63%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 63%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 63%, 92%), hsl(237, 63%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 63%, 72%), hsl(237, 63%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #8B8FE5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,63%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 63%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 63%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 63%, 72%)?
HEX: #8B8FE5 | RGB: rgb(139, 143, 229) | CMYK: 39%, 38%, 0%, 10% | HSV: 237°, 39%, 90%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8B8FE5?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 63%, 72%). 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, 63%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 63%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #8B8FE5; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 143, 229); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,63%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 63%, 72%);