HSL(232, 18%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(232,18%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 18%, 61%) | color: hsl(232, 18%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #8A8EAD | color: #8A8EAD | |
| RGB | rgb(138, 142, 173) | color: rgb(138, 142, 173) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 18%, 0%, 32%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(233, 20%, 68%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(233 54% 32%) | color: hwb(233 54% 32%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6543 0.0463 279.26) | color: oklch(0.6543 0.0463 279.26) | |
| Lab | lab(59.68 5.29 -16.74) | color: lab(59.68 5.29 -16.74) | |
| LCH | lch(59.68 17.56 287.54) | color: lch(59.68 17.56 287.54) |
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)
#8C8CA5 — rgb(140, 140, 165)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8C8BA4 — rgb(140, 139, 164)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8AA09E — rgb(138, 160, 158)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 18%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(232, 18%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 18%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 18%, 81%), hsl(232, 18%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 18%, 61%), hsl(232, 18%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #8A8EAD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,18%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 18%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 18%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 18%, 61%)?
HEX: #8A8EAD | RGB: rgb(138, 142, 173) | CMYK: 20%, 18%, 0%, 32% | HSV: 233°, 20%, 68%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8A8EAD?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 18%, 61%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 232°, 352°, and 112°. For analogous combinations, try hues 202° and 262°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(232, 18%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 18%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #8A8EAD; — As RGB: color: rgb(138, 142, 173); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,18%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 18%, 61%);