HSL(221, 21%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,21%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 21%, 61%) | color: hsl(221, 21%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #8794B0 | color: #8794B0 | |
| RGB | rgb(135, 148, 176) | color: rgb(135, 148, 176) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 16%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 23%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 53% 31%) | color: hwb(221 53% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6659 0.0443 265.54) | color: oklch(0.6659 0.0443 265.54) | |
| Lab | lab(61.19 1.62 -16.17) | color: lab(61.19 1.62 -16.17) | |
| LCH | lch(61.19 16.25 275.72) | color: lch(61.19 16.25 275.72) |
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)
#8D8DA9 — rgb(141, 141, 169)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8C8BA8 — rgb(140, 139, 168)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#88A4A3 — rgb(136, 164, 163)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 21%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(221, 21%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 21%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 21%, 81%), hsl(221, 21%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 21%, 61%), hsl(221, 21%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #8794B0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,21%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 21%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 21%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 21%, 61%)?
HEX: #8794B0 | RGB: rgb(135, 148, 176) | CMYK: 23%, 16%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 221°, 23%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8794B0?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 21%, 61%). 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, 21%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 21%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #8794B0; — As RGB: color: rgb(135, 148, 176); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,21%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 21%, 61%);