HSL(222, 50%, 70%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(222,50%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(222, 50%, 70%) | color: hsl(222, 50%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #8CA3D9 | color: #8CA3D9 | |
| RGB | rgb(140, 163, 217) | color: rgb(140, 163, 217) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 25%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(222, 35%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(222 55% 15%) | color: hwb(222 55% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7181 0.0833 266.49) | color: oklch(0.7181 0.0833 266.49) | |
| Lab | lab(67.11 4.97 -29.98) | color: lab(67.11 4.97 -29.98) | |
| LCH | lch(67.11 30.39 279.41) | color: lch(67.11 30.39 279.41) |
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)
#9696CC — rgb(150, 150, 204)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9593C9 — rgb(149, 147, 201)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8DC2BF — rgb(141, 194, 191)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(222, 50%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(222, 50%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(222, 50%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(222, 50%, 90%), hsl(222, 50%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(222, 50%, 70%), hsl(222, 50%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #8CA3D9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(222,50%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(222, 50%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(222, 50%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(222, 50%, 70%)?
HEX: #8CA3D9 | RGB: rgb(140, 163, 217) | CMYK: 35%, 25%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 222°, 35%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8CA3D9?
The complementary color is HSL(42, 50%, 70%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 222°, 342°, and 102°. For analogous combinations, try hues 192° and 252°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(222, 50%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(222, 50%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #8CA3D9; — As RGB: color: rgb(140, 163, 217); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(222,50%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(222, 50%, 70%);