HSL(221, 58%, 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(221,58%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 58%, 72%) | color: hsl(221, 58%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #8EA8E1 | color: #8EA8E1 | |
| RGB | rgb(142, 168, 225) | color: rgb(142, 168, 225) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 25%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 37%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 55% 12%) | color: hwb(221 55% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7333 0.0881 265.35) | color: oklch(0.7333 0.0881 265.35) | |
| Lab | lab(68.89 4.83 -31.63) | color: lab(68.89 4.83 -31.63) | |
| LCH | lch(68.89 32 278.68) | color: lch(68.89 32 278.68) |
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)
#9999D3 — rgb(153, 153, 211)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9896D0 — rgb(152, 150, 208)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8FC8C6 — rgb(143, 200, 198)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 58%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(221, 58%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 58%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 58%, 92%), hsl(221, 58%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 58%, 72%), hsl(221, 58%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #8EA8E1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,58%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 58%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 58%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 58%, 72%)?
HEX: #8EA8E1 | RGB: rgb(142, 168, 225) | CMYK: 37%, 25%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 221°, 37%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8EA8E1?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 58%, 72%). 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, 58%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 58%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #8EA8E1; — As RGB: color: rgb(142, 168, 225); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,58%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 58%, 72%);