HSL(229, 56%, 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(229,56%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(229, 56%, 70%) | color: hsl(229, 56%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #8897DD | color: #8897DD | |
| RGB | rgb(136, 151, 221) | color: rgb(136, 151, 221) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 32%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(229, 38%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(229 54% 13%) | color: hwb(229 54% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6924 0.1046 274.12) | color: oklch(0.6924 0.1046 274.12) | |
| Lab | lab(63.82 11.79 -37.32) | color: lab(63.82 11.79 -37.32) | |
| LCH | lch(63.82 39.14 287.53) | color: lch(63.82 39.14 287.53) |
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)
#8E8FCC — rgb(142, 143, 204)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8E8DC8 — rgb(142, 141, 200)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#89BFBC — rgb(137, 191, 188)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(229, 56%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(229, 56%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(229, 56%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 56%, 90%), hsl(229, 56%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 56%, 70%), hsl(229, 56%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #8897DD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(229,56%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(229, 56%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(229, 56%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(229, 56%, 70%)?
HEX: #8897DD | RGB: rgb(136, 151, 221) | CMYK: 38%, 32%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 229°, 38%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8897DD?
The complementary color is HSL(49, 56%, 70%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 229°, 349°, and 109°. For analogous combinations, try hues 199° and 259°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(229, 56%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(229, 56%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #8897DD; — As RGB: color: rgb(136, 151, 221); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(229,56%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(229, 56%, 70%);