HSL(231, 52%, 69%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,52%,69%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 52%, 69%) | color: hsl(231, 52%, 69%) | |
| HEX | #8793D9 | color: #8793D9 | |
| RGB | rgb(135, 147, 217) | color: rgb(135, 147, 217) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 32%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 38%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 53% 15%) | color: hwb(231 53% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6817 0.1043 275.84) | color: oklch(0.6817 0.1043 275.84) | |
| Lab | lab(62.53 12.74 -37.12) | color: lab(62.53 12.74 -37.12) | |
| LCH | lch(62.53 39.25 288.94) | color: lch(62.53 39.25 288.94) |
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)
#8C8CC8 — rgb(140, 140, 200)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8C8BC4 — rgb(140, 139, 196)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#88BBB8 — rgb(136, 187, 184)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 52%, 69%);
text
color: hsl(231, 52%, 69%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 52%, 69%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 52%, 89%), hsl(231, 52%, 69%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 52%, 69%), hsl(231, 52%, 49%))
hex
background-color: #8793D9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,52%,69%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 52%, 69%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 52%, 69%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 52%, 69%)?
HEX: #8793D9 | RGB: rgb(135, 147, 217) | CMYK: 38%, 32%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 231°, 38%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8793D9?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 52%, 69%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 231°, 351°, and 111°. For analogous combinations, try hues 201° and 261°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(231, 52%, 69%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 52%, 69%); — As HEX: color: #8793D9; — As RGB: color: rgb(135, 147, 217); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,52%,69%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 52%, 69%);