HSL(221, 59%, 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(221,59%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 59%, 72%) | color: hsl(221, 59%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #8DA8E2 | color: #8DA8E2 | |
| RGB | rgb(141, 168, 226) | color: rgb(141, 168, 226) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 26%, 0%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 38%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 55% 11%) | color: hwb(221 55% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7331 0.0899 264.99) | color: oklch(0.7331 0.0899 264.99) | |
| Lab | lab(68.86 4.83 -32.22) | color: lab(68.86 4.83 -32.22) | |
| LCH | lch(68.86 32.58 278.53) | color: lch(68.86 32.58 278.53) |
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)
#9999D4 — rgb(153, 153, 212)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9795D1 — rgb(151, 149, 209)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8EC9C6 — rgb(142, 201, 198)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 59%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(221, 59%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 59%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 59%, 92%), hsl(221, 59%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 59%, 72%), hsl(221, 59%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #8DA8E2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,59%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 59%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 59%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 59%, 72%)?
HEX: #8DA8E2 | RGB: rgb(141, 168, 226) | CMYK: 38%, 26%, 0%, 11% | HSV: 221°, 38%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8DA8E2?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 59%, 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, 59%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 59%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #8DA8E2; — As RGB: color: rgb(141, 168, 226); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,59%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 59%, 72%);