HSL(226, 40%, 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(226,40%,66%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(226, 40%, 66%) | color: hsl(226, 40%, 66%) | |
| HEX | #8696CB | color: #8696CB | |
| RGB | rgb(134, 150, 203) | color: rgb(134, 150, 203) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 26%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(226, 34%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(226 53% 20%) | color: hwb(226 53% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6806 0.0807 271.18) | color: oklch(0.6806 0.0807 271.18) | |
| Lab | lab(62.67 6.98 -29.1) | color: lab(62.67 6.98 -29.1) | |
| LCH | lch(62.67 29.93 283.49) | color: lch(62.67 29.93 283.49) |
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)
#8D8DBE — rgb(141, 141, 190)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8C8BBB — rgb(140, 139, 187)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#87B4B2 — rgb(135, 180, 178)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(226, 40%, 66%);
text
color: hsl(226, 40%, 66%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(226, 40%, 66%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(226, 40%, 86%), hsl(226, 40%, 66%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(226, 40%, 66%), hsl(226, 40%, 46%))
hex
background-color: #8696CB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(226,40%,66%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(226, 40%, 66%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(226, 40%, 66%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(226, 40%, 66%)?
HEX: #8696CB | RGB: rgb(134, 150, 203) | CMYK: 34%, 26%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 226°, 34%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8696CB?
The complementary color is HSL(46, 40%, 66%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 226°, 346°, and 106°. For analogous combinations, try hues 196° and 256°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(226, 40%, 66%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(226, 40%, 66%); — As HEX: color: #8696CB; — As RGB: color: rgb(134, 150, 203); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(226,40%,66%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(226, 40%, 66%);