HSL(230, 21%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(230,21%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(230, 21%, 61%) | color: hsl(230, 21%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #878EB0 | color: #878EB0 | |
| RGB | rgb(135, 142, 176) | color: rgb(135, 142, 176) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 19%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 23%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 53% 31%) | color: hwb(230 53% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6531 0.0513 275.79) | color: oklch(0.6531 0.0513 275.79) | |
| Lab | lab(59.55 5.03 -18.66) | color: lab(59.55 5.03 -18.66) | |
| LCH | lch(59.55 19.33 285.09) | color: lch(59.55 19.33 285.09) |
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)
#8A8AA8 — rgb(138, 138, 168)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8A89A6 — rgb(138, 137, 166)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#87A1A0 — rgb(135, 161, 160)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(230, 21%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(230, 21%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(230, 21%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 21%, 81%), hsl(230, 21%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 21%, 61%), hsl(230, 21%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #878EB0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(230,21%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(230, 21%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(230, 21%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(230, 21%, 61%)?
HEX: #878EB0 | RGB: rgb(135, 142, 176) | CMYK: 23%, 19%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 230°, 23%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #878EB0?
The complementary color is HSL(50, 21%, 61%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 230°, 350°, and 110°. For analogous combinations, try hues 200° and 260°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(230, 21%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(230, 21%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #878EB0; — As RGB: color: rgb(135, 142, 176); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(230,21%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(230, 21%, 61%);