HSL(252, 56%, 65%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(252,56%,65%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(252, 56%, 65%) | color: hsl(252, 56%, 65%) | |
| HEX | #8874D8 | color: #8874D8 | |
| RGB | rgb(136, 116, 216) | color: rgb(136, 116, 216) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 46%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(252, 46%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(252 46% 15%) | color: hwb(252 46% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6223 0.1473 290.67) | color: oklch(0.6223 0.1473 290.67) | |
| Lab | lab(54.74 30.86 -48.83) | color: lab(54.74 30.86 -48.83) | |
| LCH | lch(54.74 57.76 302.29) | color: lch(54.74 57.76 302.29) |
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)
#7F7FC0 — rgb(127, 127, 192)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8182BA — rgb(129, 130, 186)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#87ADA9 — rgb(135, 173, 169)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(252, 56%, 65%);
text
color: hsl(252, 56%, 65%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(252, 56%, 65%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 56%, 85%), hsl(252, 56%, 65%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 56%, 65%), hsl(252, 56%, 45%))
hex
background-color: #8874D8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(252,56%,65%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(252, 56%, 65%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(252, 56%, 65%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(252, 56%, 65%)?
HEX: #8874D8 | RGB: rgb(136, 116, 216) | CMYK: 37%, 46%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 252°, 46%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8874D8?
The complementary color is HSL(72, 56%, 65%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 252°, 12°, and 132°. For analogous combinations, try hues 222° and 282°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(252, 56%, 65%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(252, 56%, 65%); — As HEX: color: #8874D8; — As RGB: color: rgb(136, 116, 216); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(252,56%,65%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(252, 56%, 65%);