HSL(217, 57%, 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(217,57%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(217, 57%, 72%) | color: hsl(217, 57%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #8FAEE0 | color: #8FAEE0 | |
| RGB | rgb(143, 174, 224) | color: rgb(143, 174, 224) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 22%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 36%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 56% 12%) | color: hwb(217 56% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7461 0.0804 259.83) | color: oklch(0.7461 0.0804 259.83) | |
| Lab | lab(70.52 1.5 -28.56) | color: lab(70.52 1.5 -28.56) | |
| LCH | lch(70.52 28.6 273.01) | color: lch(70.52 28.6 273.01) |
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)
#9C9DD4 — rgb(156, 157, 212)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9B98D1 — rgb(155, 152, 209)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#91CAC8 — rgb(145, 202, 200)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(217, 57%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(217, 57%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(217, 57%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 57%, 92%), hsl(217, 57%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 57%, 72%), hsl(217, 57%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #8FAEE0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(217,57%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(217, 57%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(217, 57%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(217, 57%, 72%)?
HEX: #8FAEE0 | RGB: rgb(143, 174, 224) | CMYK: 36%, 22%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 217°, 36%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8FAEE0?
The complementary color is HSL(37, 57%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 217°, 337°, and 97°. For analogous combinations, try hues 187° and 247°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(217, 57%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(217, 57%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #8FAEE0; — As RGB: color: rgb(143, 174, 224); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(217,57%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(217, 57%, 72%);