HSL(231, 60%, 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(231,60%,71%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 60%, 71%) | color: hsl(231, 60%, 71%) | |
| HEX | #8996E1 | color: #8996E1 | |
| RGB | rgb(137, 150, 225) | color: rgb(137, 150, 225) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 33%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 39%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 54% 12%) | color: hwb(231 54% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.693 0.1113 275.6) | color: oklch(0.693 0.1113 275.6) | |
| Lab | lab(63.81 13.73 -39.56) | color: lab(63.81 13.73 -39.56) | |
| LCH | lch(63.81 41.87 289.14) | color: lch(63.81 41.87 289.14) |
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)
#8AC1BD — rgb(138, 193, 189)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 60%, 71%);
text
color: hsl(231, 60%, 71%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 60%, 71%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 60%, 91%), hsl(231, 60%, 71%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 60%, 71%), hsl(231, 60%, 51%))
hex
background-color: #8996E1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,60%,71%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 60%, 71%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 60%, 71%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 60%, 71%)?
HEX: #8996E1 | RGB: rgb(137, 150, 225) | CMYK: 39%, 33%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 231°, 39%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8996E1?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 60%, 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, 60%, 71%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 60%, 71%); — As HEX: color: #8996E1; — As RGB: color: rgb(137, 150, 225); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,60%,71%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 60%, 71%);