HSL(218, 17%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(218,17%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(218, 17%, 61%) | color: hsl(218, 17%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #8B97AC | color: #8B97AC | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 151, 172) | color: rgb(139, 151, 172) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 12%, 0%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(218, 19%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(218 54% 33%) | color: hwb(218 54% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6739 0.034 261.69) | color: oklch(0.6739 0.034 261.69) | |
| Lab | lab(62.17 0.29 -12.41) | color: lab(62.17 0.29 -12.41) | |
| LCH | lch(62.17 12.41 271.34) | color: lch(62.17 12.41 271.34) |
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)
#9090A7 — rgb(144, 144, 167)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#908FA6 — rgb(144, 143, 166)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8CA3A2 — rgb(140, 163, 162)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(218, 17%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(218, 17%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(218, 17%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(218, 17%, 81%), hsl(218, 17%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(218, 17%, 61%), hsl(218, 17%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #8B97AC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(218,17%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(218, 17%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(218, 17%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(218, 17%, 61%)?
HEX: #8B97AC | RGB: rgb(139, 151, 172) | CMYK: 19%, 12%, 0%, 33% | HSV: 218°, 19%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8B97AC?
The complementary color is HSL(38, 17%, 61%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 218°, 338°, and 98°. For analogous combinations, try hues 188° and 248°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(218, 17%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(218, 17%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #8B97AC; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 151, 172); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(218,17%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(218, 17%, 61%);