HSL(229, 73%, 72%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(229,73%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(229, 73%, 72%) | color: hsl(229, 73%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #8397EC | color: #8397EC | |
| RGB | rgb(131, 151, 236) | color: rgb(131, 151, 236) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 36%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(229, 44%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(229 52% 7%) | color: hwb(229 52% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6965 0.127 272.67) | color: oklch(0.6965 0.127 272.67) | |
| Lab | lab(64.17 14.73 -45.09) | color: lab(64.17 14.73 -45.09) | |
| LCH | lch(64.17 47.44 288.09) | color: lch(64.17 47.44 288.09) |
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)
#8C8CD7 — rgb(140, 140, 215)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8B89D3 — rgb(139, 137, 211)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#84C7C4 — rgb(132, 199, 196)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(229, 73%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(229, 73%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(229, 73%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 73%, 92%), hsl(229, 73%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 73%, 72%), hsl(229, 73%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #8397EC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(229,73%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(229, 73%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(229, 73%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(229, 73%, 72%)?
HEX: #8397EC | RGB: rgb(131, 151, 236) | CMYK: 44%, 36%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 229°, 44%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8397EC?
The complementary color is HSL(49, 73%, 72%). 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, 73%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(229, 73%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #8397EC; — As RGB: color: rgb(131, 151, 236); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(229,73%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(229, 73%, 72%);