HSL(238, 23%, 63%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(238,23%,63%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(238, 23%, 63%) | color: hsl(238, 23%, 63%) | |
| HEX | #8B8CB6 | color: #8B8CB6 | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 140, 182) | color: rgb(139, 140, 182) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 23%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(239, 24%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(239 54% 29%) | color: hwb(239 54% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6546 0.0623 283.47) | color: oklch(0.6546 0.0623 283.47) | |
| Lab | lab(59.55 8.9 -22.05) | color: lab(59.55 8.9 -22.05) | |
| LCH | lch(59.55 23.78 291.98) | color: lch(59.55 23.78 291.98) |
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)
#8B8BAC — rgb(139, 139, 172)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8B8BA9 — rgb(139, 139, 169)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8BA4A2 — rgb(139, 164, 162)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(238, 23%, 63%);
text
color: hsl(238, 23%, 63%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(238, 23%, 63%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 23%, 83%), hsl(238, 23%, 63%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 23%, 63%), hsl(238, 23%, 43%))
hex
background-color: #8B8CB6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(238,23%,63%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(238, 23%, 63%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(238, 23%, 63%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(238, 23%, 63%)?
HEX: #8B8CB6 | RGB: rgb(139, 140, 182) | CMYK: 24%, 23%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 239°, 24%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8B8CB6?
The complementary color is HSL(58, 23%, 63%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 238°, 358°, and 118°. For analogous combinations, try hues 208° and 268°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(238, 23%, 63%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(238, 23%, 63%); — As HEX: color: #8B8CB6; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 140, 182); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(238,23%,63%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(238, 23%, 63%);