HSL(231, 66%, 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(231,66%,71%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 66%, 71%) | color: hsl(231, 66%, 71%) | |
| HEX | #8493E6 | color: #8493E6 | |
| RGB | rgb(132, 147, 230) | color: rgb(132, 147, 230) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 36%, 0%, 10%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 43%, 90%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 51% 10%) | color: hwb(231 51% 10%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.686 0.1234 274.9) | color: oklch(0.686 0.1234 274.9) | |
| Lab | lab(62.91 15.58 -43.75) | color: lab(62.91 15.58 -43.75) | |
| LCH | lch(62.91 46.44 289.6) | color: lch(62.91 46.44 289.6) |
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)
#8A8BD2 — rgb(138, 139, 210)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8A89CD — rgb(138, 137, 205)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#85C2BF — rgb(133, 194, 191)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 66%, 71%);
text
color: hsl(231, 66%, 71%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 66%, 71%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 66%, 91%), hsl(231, 66%, 71%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 66%, 71%), hsl(231, 66%, 51%))
hex
background-color: #8493E6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,66%,71%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 66%, 71%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 66%, 71%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 66%, 71%)?
HEX: #8493E6 | RGB: rgb(132, 147, 230) | CMYK: 43%, 36%, 0%, 10% | HSV: 231°, 43%, 90%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8493E6?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 66%, 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, 66%, 71%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 66%, 71%); — As HEX: color: #8493E6; — As RGB: color: rgb(132, 147, 230); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,66%,71%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 66%, 71%);