HSL(231, 59%, 71%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,59%,71%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 59%, 71%) | color: hsl(231, 59%, 71%) | |
| HEX | #8997E1 | color: #8997E1 | |
| RGB | rgb(137, 151, 225) | color: rgb(137, 151, 225) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 33%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 39%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 54% 12%) | color: hwb(230 54% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6951 0.11 275) | color: oklch(0.6951 0.11 275) | |
| Lab | lab(64.07 13.16 -39.15) | color: lab(64.07 13.16 -39.15) | |
| LCH | lch(64.07 41.3 288.58) | color: lch(64.07 41.3 288.58) |
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)
#8F8FCF — rgb(143, 143, 207)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8E8DCB — rgb(142, 141, 203)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8AC1BE — rgb(138, 193, 190)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 59%, 71%);
text
color: hsl(231, 59%, 71%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 59%, 71%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 59%, 91%), hsl(231, 59%, 71%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 59%, 71%), hsl(231, 59%, 51%))
hex
background-color: #8997E1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,59%,71%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 59%, 71%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 59%, 71%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 59%, 71%)?
HEX: #8997E1 | RGB: rgb(137, 151, 225) | CMYK: 39%, 33%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 230°, 39%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8997E1?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 59%, 71%). 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, 59%, 71%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 59%, 71%); — As HEX: color: #8997E1; — As RGB: color: rgb(137, 151, 225); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,59%,71%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 59%, 71%);