HSL(221, 16%, 59%)
Blue — Blue color
Adjust Color
Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,16%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 16%, 59%) | color: hsl(221, 16%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #8690A7 | color: #8690A7 | |
| RGB | rgb(134, 144, 167) | color: rgb(134, 144, 167) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 14%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(222, 20%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(222 52% 35%) | color: hwb(222 52% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6531 0.0362 266.77) | color: oklch(0.6531 0.0362 266.77) | |
| Lab | lab(59.71 1.44 -13.31) | color: lab(59.71 1.44 -13.31) | |
| LCH | lch(59.71 13.39 276.17) | color: lch(59.71 13.39 276.17) |
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)
#8A8AA1 — rgb(138, 138, 161)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8A89A0 — rgb(138, 137, 160)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#879D9C — rgb(135, 157, 156)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 16%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(221, 16%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 16%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 16%, 79%), hsl(221, 16%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 16%, 59%), hsl(221, 16%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #8690A7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,16%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 16%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 16%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 16%, 59%)?
HEX: #8690A7 | RGB: rgb(134, 144, 167) | CMYK: 20%, 14%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 222°, 20%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8690A7?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 16%, 59%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 221°, 341°, and 101°. For analogous combinations, try hues 191° and 251°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(221, 16%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 16%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #8690A7; — As RGB: color: rgb(134, 144, 167); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,16%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 16%, 59%);