HSL(223, 34%, 66%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(223,34%,66%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(223, 34%, 66%) | color: hsl(223, 34%, 66%) | |
| HEX | #8B9CC6 | color: #8B9CC6 | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 156, 198) | color: rgb(139, 156, 198) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 21%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(223, 30%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(223 55% 22%) | color: hwb(223 55% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6946 0.065 267.54) | color: oklch(0.6946 0.065 267.54) | |
| Lab | lab(64.44 3.74 -23.56) | color: lab(64.44 3.74 -23.56) | |
| LCH | lch(64.44 23.86 279.02) | color: lch(64.44 23.86 279.02) |
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)
#9293BC — rgb(146, 147, 188)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9190B9 — rgb(145, 144, 185)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8CB4B2 — rgb(140, 180, 178)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(223, 34%, 66%);
text
color: hsl(223, 34%, 66%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(223, 34%, 66%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(223, 34%, 86%), hsl(223, 34%, 66%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(223, 34%, 66%), hsl(223, 34%, 46%))
hex
background-color: #8B9CC6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(223,34%,66%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(223, 34%, 66%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(223, 34%, 66%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(223, 34%, 66%)?
HEX: #8B9CC6 | RGB: rgb(139, 156, 198) | CMYK: 30%, 21%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 223°, 30%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8B9CC6?
The complementary color is HSL(43, 34%, 66%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 223°, 343°, and 103°. For analogous combinations, try hues 193° and 253°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(223, 34%, 66%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(223, 34%, 66%); — As HEX: color: #8B9CC6; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 156, 198); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(223,34%,66%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(223, 34%, 66%);