HSL(243, 74%, 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(243,74%,73%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(243, 74%, 73%) | color: hsl(243, 74%, 73%) | |
| HEX | #8C87ED | color: #8C87ED | |
| RGB | rgb(140, 135, 237) | color: rgb(140, 135, 237) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 43%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(243, 43%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(243 53% 7%) | color: hwb(243 53% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6724 0.1481 283.89) | color: oklch(0.6724 0.1481 283.89) | |
| Lab | lab(60.8 26.55 -50.93) | color: lab(60.8 26.55 -50.93) | |
| LCH | lch(60.8 57.43 297.53) | color: lch(60.8 57.43 297.53) |
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)
#8A8AD4 — rgb(138, 138, 212)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8A8BCE — rgb(138, 139, 206)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8CC1BD — rgb(140, 193, 189)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(243, 74%, 73%);
text
color: hsl(243, 74%, 73%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(243, 74%, 73%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(243, 74%, 93%), hsl(243, 74%, 73%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(243, 74%, 73%), hsl(243, 74%, 53%))
hex
background-color: #8C87ED;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(243,74%,73%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(243, 74%, 73%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(243, 74%, 73%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(243, 74%, 73%)?
HEX: #8C87ED | RGB: rgb(140, 135, 237) | CMYK: 41%, 43%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 243°, 43%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8C87ED?
The complementary color is HSL(63, 74%, 73%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 243°, 3°, and 123°. For analogous combinations, try hues 213° and 273°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(243, 74%, 73%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(243, 74%, 73%); — As HEX: color: #8C87ED; — As RGB: color: rgb(140, 135, 237); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(243,74%,73%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(243, 74%, 73%);