HSL(227, 22%, 63%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(227,22%,63%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(227, 22%, 63%) | color: hsl(227, 22%, 63%) | |
| HEX | #8C95B5 | color: #8C95B5 | |
| RGB | rgb(140, 149, 181) | color: rgb(140, 149, 181) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 18%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(227, 23%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(227 55% 29%) | color: hwb(227 55% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6738 0.0485 272.73) | color: oklch(0.6738 0.0485 272.73) | |
| Lab | lab(62 3.84 -17.73) | color: lab(62 3.84 -17.73) | |
| LCH | lch(62 18.14 282.22) | color: lch(62 18.14 282.22) |
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)
#9090AD — rgb(144, 144, 173)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8F8FAB — rgb(143, 143, 171)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8CA7A6 — rgb(140, 167, 166)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(227, 22%, 63%);
text
color: hsl(227, 22%, 63%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(227, 22%, 63%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(227, 22%, 83%), hsl(227, 22%, 63%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(227, 22%, 63%), hsl(227, 22%, 43%))
hex
background-color: #8C95B5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(227,22%,63%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(227, 22%, 63%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(227, 22%, 63%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(227, 22%, 63%)?
HEX: #8C95B5 | RGB: rgb(140, 149, 181) | CMYK: 23%, 18%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 227°, 23%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8C95B5?
The complementary color is HSL(47, 22%, 63%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 227°, 347°, and 107°. For analogous combinations, try hues 197° and 257°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(227, 22%, 63%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(227, 22%, 63%); — As HEX: color: #8C95B5; — As RGB: color: rgb(140, 149, 181); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(227,22%,63%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(227, 22%, 63%);