HSL(251, 20%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,20%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 20%, 61%) | color: hsl(251, 20%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #8F88AF | color: #8F88AF | |
| RGB | rgb(143, 136, 175) | color: rgb(143, 136, 175) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 22%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 22%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 54% 31%) | color: hwb(251 54% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6468 0.0581 292.93) | color: oklch(0.6468 0.0581 292.93) | |
| Lab | lab(58.55 10.84 -19.56) | color: lab(58.55 10.84 -19.56) | |
| LCH | lch(58.55 22.36 298.99) | color: lch(58.55 22.36 298.99) |
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)
#8C8CA6 — rgb(140, 140, 166)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8C8DA3 — rgb(140, 141, 163)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8F9E9C — rgb(143, 158, 156)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 20%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(251, 20%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 20%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 20%, 81%), hsl(251, 20%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 20%, 61%), hsl(251, 20%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #8F88AF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,20%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 20%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 20%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 20%, 61%)?
HEX: #8F88AF | RGB: rgb(143, 136, 175) | CMYK: 18%, 22%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 251°, 22%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8F88AF?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 20%, 61%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 251°, 11°, and 131°. For analogous combinations, try hues 221° and 281°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(251, 20%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 20%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #8F88AF; — As RGB: color: rgb(143, 136, 175); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,20%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 20%, 61%);