HSL(236, 72%, 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(236,72%,74%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(236, 72%, 74%) | color: hsl(236, 72%, 74%) | |
| HEX | #8D93EC | color: #8D93EC | |
| RGB | rgb(141, 147, 236) | color: rgb(141, 147, 236) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 38%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(236, 40%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(236 56% 7%) | color: hwb(236 56% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6955 0.13 279.51) | color: oklch(0.6955 0.13 279.51) | |
| Lab | lab(63.82 19.54 -45.59) | color: lab(63.82 19.54 -45.59) | |
| LCH | lch(63.82 49.6 293.2) | color: lch(63.82 49.6 293.2) |
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)
#9090D6 — rgb(144, 144, 214)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8F8FD1 — rgb(143, 143, 209)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8DC5C2 — rgb(141, 197, 194)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(236, 72%, 74%);
text
color: hsl(236, 72%, 74%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(236, 72%, 74%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 72%, 94%), hsl(236, 72%, 74%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(236, 72%, 74%), hsl(236, 72%, 54%))
hex
background-color: #8D93EC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(236,72%,74%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(236, 72%, 74%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(236, 72%, 74%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(236, 72%, 74%)?
HEX: #8D93EC | RGB: rgb(141, 147, 236) | CMYK: 40%, 38%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 236°, 40%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8D93EC?
The complementary color is HSL(56, 72%, 74%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 236°, 356°, and 116°. For analogous combinations, try hues 206° and 266°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(236, 72%, 74%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(236, 72%, 74%); — As HEX: color: #8D93EC; — As RGB: color: rgb(141, 147, 236); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(236,72%,74%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(236, 72%, 74%);