HSL(251, 23%, 60%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,23%,60%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 23%, 60%) | color: hsl(251, 23%, 60%) | |
| HEX | #8A82B0 | color: #8A82B0 | |
| RGB | rgb(138, 130, 176) | color: rgb(138, 130, 176) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 26%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(250, 26%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(250 51% 31%) | color: hwb(250 51% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6307 0.0688 292.28) | color: oklch(0.6307 0.0688 292.28) | |
| Lab | lab(56.59 12.93 -23.17) | color: lab(56.59 12.93 -23.17) | |
| LCH | lch(56.59 26.53 299.16) | color: lch(56.59 26.53 299.16) |
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)
#8786A5 — rgb(135, 134, 165)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8788A2 — rgb(135, 136, 162)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8A9C9A — rgb(138, 156, 154)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 23%, 60%);
text
color: hsl(251, 23%, 60%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 23%, 60%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 23%, 80%), hsl(251, 23%, 60%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 23%, 60%), hsl(251, 23%, 40%))
hex
background-color: #8A82B0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,23%,60%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 23%, 60%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 23%, 60%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 23%, 60%)?
HEX: #8A82B0 | RGB: rgb(138, 130, 176) | CMYK: 22%, 26%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 250°, 26%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8A82B0?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 23%, 60%). 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, 23%, 60%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 23%, 60%); — As HEX: color: #8A82B0; — As RGB: color: rgb(138, 130, 176); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,23%,60%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 23%, 60%);