HSL(242, 35%, 66%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,35%,66%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 35%, 66%) | color: hsl(242, 35%, 66%) | |
| HEX | #8C8AC7 | color: #8C8AC7 | |
| RGB | rgb(140, 138, 199) | color: rgb(140, 138, 199) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 31%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 31%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 54% 22%) | color: hwb(242 54% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6588 0.09 285.14) | color: oklch(0.6588 0.09 285.14) | |
| Lab | lab(59.78 14.6 -31.3) | color: lab(59.78 14.6 -31.3) | |
| LCH | lch(59.78 34.54 295.01) | color: lch(59.78 34.54 295.01) |
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)
#8B8BB8 — rgb(139, 139, 184)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8B8BB5 — rgb(139, 139, 181)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8CADAA — rgb(140, 173, 170)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 35%, 66%);
text
color: hsl(242, 35%, 66%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 35%, 66%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 35%, 86%), hsl(242, 35%, 66%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 35%, 66%), hsl(242, 35%, 46%))
hex
background-color: #8C8AC7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,35%,66%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 35%, 66%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 35%, 66%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 35%, 66%)?
HEX: #8C8AC7 | RGB: rgb(140, 138, 199) | CMYK: 30%, 31%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 242°, 31%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8C8AC7?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 35%, 66%). 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, 35%, 66%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 35%, 66%); — As HEX: color: #8C8AC7; — As RGB: color: rgb(140, 138, 199); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,35%,66%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 35%, 66%);