HSL(242, 20%, 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(242,20%,63%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 20%, 63%) | color: hsl(242, 20%, 63%) | |
| HEX | #8F8EB4 | color: #8F8EB4 | |
| RGB | rgb(143, 142, 180) | color: rgb(143, 142, 180) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 21%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 21%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 56% 29%) | color: hwb(242 56% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6611 0.0561 285.96) | color: oklch(0.6611 0.0561 285.96) | |
| Lab | lab(60.32 8.55 -19.7) | color: lab(60.32 8.55 -19.7) | |
| LCH | lch(60.32 21.48 293.46) | color: lch(60.32 21.48 293.46) |
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)
#8F8FAB — rgb(143, 143, 171)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8F8FA9 — rgb(143, 143, 169)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8FA4A2 — rgb(143, 164, 162)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 20%, 63%);
text
color: hsl(242, 20%, 63%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 20%, 63%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 20%, 83%), hsl(242, 20%, 63%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 20%, 63%), hsl(242, 20%, 43%))
hex
background-color: #8F8EB4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,20%,63%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 20%, 63%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 20%, 63%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 20%, 63%)?
HEX: #8F8EB4 | RGB: rgb(143, 142, 180) | CMYK: 21%, 21%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 242°, 21%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8F8EB4?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 20%, 63%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 242°, 2°, and 122°. For analogous combinations, try hues 212° and 272°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(242, 20%, 63%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 20%, 63%); — As HEX: color: #8F8EB4; — As RGB: color: rgb(143, 142, 180); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,20%,63%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 20%, 63%);