HSL(231, 69%, 74%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,69%,74%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 69%, 74%) | color: hsl(231, 69%, 74%) | |
| HEX | #8F9DEA | color: #8F9DEA | |
| RGB | rgb(143, 157, 234) | color: rgb(143, 157, 234) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 33%, 0%, 8%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 39%, 92%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 56% 8%) | color: hwb(231 56% 8%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7157 0.1135 275.3) | color: oklch(0.7157 0.1135 275.3) | |
| Lab | lab(66.44 13.75 -40.37) | color: lab(66.44 13.75 -40.37) | |
| LCH | lch(66.44 42.65 288.81) | color: lch(66.44 42.65 288.81) |
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)
#9595D7 — rgb(149, 149, 215)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9493D3 — rgb(148, 147, 211)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#90C9C5 — rgb(144, 201, 197)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 69%, 74%);
text
color: hsl(231, 69%, 74%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 69%, 74%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 69%, 94%), hsl(231, 69%, 74%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 69%, 74%), hsl(231, 69%, 54%))
hex
background-color: #8F9DEA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,69%,74%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 69%, 74%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 69%, 74%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 69%, 74%)?
HEX: #8F9DEA | RGB: rgb(143, 157, 234) | CMYK: 39%, 33%, 0%, 8% | HSV: 231°, 39%, 92%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8F9DEA?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 69%, 74%). 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, 69%, 74%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 69%, 74%); — As HEX: color: #8F9DEA; — As RGB: color: rgb(143, 157, 234); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,69%,74%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 69%, 74%);