HSL(211, 50%, 70%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(211,50%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(211, 50%, 70%) | color: hsl(211, 50%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #8CB1D9 | color: #8CB1D9 | |
| RGB | rgb(140, 177, 217) | color: rgb(140, 177, 217) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 18%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(211, 35%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(211 55% 15%) | color: hwb(211 55% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7477 0.0707 250.75) | color: oklch(0.7477 0.0707 250.75) | |
| Lab | lab(70.89 -2.8 -24.18) | color: lab(70.89 -2.8 -24.18) | |
| LCH | lch(70.89 24.34 263.39) | color: lch(70.89 24.34 263.39) |
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)
#9C9CCF — rgb(156, 156, 207)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9A97CD — rgb(154, 151, 205)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8EC8C6 — rgb(142, 200, 198)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(211, 50%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(211, 50%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(211, 50%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(211, 50%, 90%), hsl(211, 50%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(211, 50%, 70%), hsl(211, 50%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #8CB1D9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(211,50%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(211, 50%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(211, 50%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(211, 50%, 70%)?
HEX: #8CB1D9 | RGB: rgb(140, 177, 217) | CMYK: 35%, 18%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 211°, 35%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8CB1D9?
The complementary color is HSL(31, 50%, 70%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 211°, 331°, and 91°. For analogous combinations, try hues 181° and 241°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(211, 50%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(211, 50%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #8CB1D9; — As RGB: color: rgb(140, 177, 217); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(211,50%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(211, 50%, 70%);