HSL(231, 77%, 73%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,77%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 77%, 73%) | color: hsl(231, 77%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #8595EF | color: #8595EF | |
| RGB | rgb(133, 149, 239) | color: rgb(133, 149, 239) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 38%, 0%, 6%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 44%, 94%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 53% 6%) | color: hwb(231 53% 6%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6954 0.1332 274.77) | color: oklch(0.6954 0.1332 274.77) | |
| Lab | lab(63.93 17.24 -47.11) | color: lab(63.93 17.24 -47.11) | |
| LCH | lch(63.93 50.17 290.1) | color: lch(63.93 50.17 290.1) |
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)
#8C8CD9 — rgb(140, 140, 217)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8B8AD4 — rgb(139, 138, 212)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#86C8C4 — rgb(134, 200, 196)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 77%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(231, 77%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 77%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 77%, 93%), hsl(231, 77%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 77%, 73%), hsl(231, 77%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #8595EF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,77%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 77%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 77%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 77%, 73%)?
HEX: #8595EF | RGB: rgb(133, 149, 239) | CMYK: 44%, 38%, 0%, 6% | HSV: 231°, 44%, 94%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8595EF?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 77%, 73%). 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, 77%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 77%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #8595EF; — As RGB: color: rgb(133, 149, 239); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,77%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 77%, 73%);