HSL(221, 70%, 73%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,70%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 70%, 73%) | color: hsl(221, 70%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #8AA8EA | color: #8AA8EA | |
| RGB | rgb(138, 168, 234) | color: rgb(138, 168, 234) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 28%, 0%, 8%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 41%, 92%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 54% 8%) | color: hwb(221 54% 8%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7348 0.1019 265.21) | color: oklch(0.7348 0.1019 265.21) | |
| Lab | lab(69 6.2 -36.4) | color: lab(69 6.2 -36.4) | |
| LCH | lch(69 36.92 279.67) | color: lch(69 36.92 279.67) |
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)
#9797DA — rgb(151, 151, 218)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9593D6 — rgb(149, 147, 214)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8CCDCB — rgb(140, 205, 203)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 70%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(221, 70%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 70%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 70%, 93%), hsl(221, 70%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 70%, 73%), hsl(221, 70%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #8AA8EA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,70%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 70%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 70%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 70%, 73%)?
HEX: #8AA8EA | RGB: rgb(138, 168, 234) | CMYK: 41%, 28%, 0%, 8% | HSV: 221°, 41%, 92%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8AA8EA?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 70%, 73%). 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, 70%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 70%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #8AA8EA; — As RGB: color: rgb(138, 168, 234); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,70%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 70%, 73%);