HSL(251, 30%, 62%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,30%,62%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 30%, 62%) | color: hsl(251, 30%, 62%) | |
| HEX | #8C81BB | color: #8C81BB | |
| RGB | rgb(140, 129, 187) | color: rgb(140, 129, 187) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 31%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 31%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 50% 27%) | color: hwb(251 50% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6353 0.0865 292.46) | color: oklch(0.6353 0.0865 292.46) | |
| Lab | lab(56.94 16.83 -28.89) | color: lab(56.94 16.83 -28.89) | |
| LCH | lch(56.94 33.43 300.22) | color: lch(56.94 33.43 300.22) |
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)
#8787AD — rgb(135, 135, 173)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8889AA — rgb(136, 137, 170)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8BA29F — rgb(139, 162, 159)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 30%, 62%);
text
color: hsl(251, 30%, 62%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 30%, 62%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 30%, 82%), hsl(251, 30%, 62%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 30%, 62%), hsl(251, 30%, 42%))
hex
background-color: #8C81BB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,30%,62%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 30%, 62%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 30%, 62%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 30%, 62%)?
HEX: #8C81BB | RGB: rgb(140, 129, 187) | CMYK: 25%, 31%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 251°, 31%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8C81BB?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 30%, 62%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 251°, 11°, and 131°. For analogous combinations, try hues 221° and 281°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(251, 30%, 62%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 30%, 62%); — As HEX: color: #8C81BB; — As RGB: color: rgb(140, 129, 187); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,30%,62%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 30%, 62%);