HSL(242, 72%, 73%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,72%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 72%, 73%) | color: hsl(242, 72%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #8C89EC | color: #8C89EC | |
| RGB | rgb(140, 137, 236) | color: rgb(140, 137, 236) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 42%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 42%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 54% 7%) | color: hwb(242 54% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6756 0.1439 283.22) | color: oklch(0.6756 0.1439 283.22) | |
| Lab | lab(61.24 25.1 -49.67) | color: lab(61.24 25.1 -49.67) | |
| LCH | lch(61.24 55.65 296.81) | color: lch(61.24 55.65 296.81) |
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)
#8B8BD4 — rgb(139, 139, 212)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8B8BCE — rgb(139, 139, 206)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8CC1BD — rgb(140, 193, 189)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 72%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(242, 72%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 72%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 72%, 93%), hsl(242, 72%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 72%, 73%), hsl(242, 72%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #8C89EC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,72%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 72%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 72%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 72%, 73%)?
HEX: #8C89EC | RGB: rgb(140, 137, 236) | CMYK: 41%, 42%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 242°, 42%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8C89EC?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 72%, 73%). 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, 72%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 72%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #8C89EC; — As RGB: color: rgb(140, 137, 236); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,72%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 72%, 73%);