HSL(251, 38%, 63%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,38%,63%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 38%, 63%) | color: hsl(251, 38%, 63%) | |
| HEX | #8A7DC5 | color: #8A7DC5 | |
| RGB | rgb(138, 125, 197) | color: rgb(138, 125, 197) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 37%, 0%, 23%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 37%, 77%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 49% 23%) | color: hwb(251 49% 23%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6306 0.1071 291.3) | color: oklch(0.6306 0.1071 291.3) | |
| Lab | lab(56.19 21.1 -35.77) | color: lab(56.19 21.1 -35.77) | |
| LCH | lch(56.19 41.53 300.54) | color: lch(56.19 41.53 300.54) |
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)
#8484B4 — rgb(132, 132, 180)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8586AF — rgb(133, 134, 175)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#89A6A3 — rgb(137, 166, 163)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 38%, 63%);
text
color: hsl(251, 38%, 63%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 38%, 63%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 38%, 83%), hsl(251, 38%, 63%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 38%, 63%), hsl(251, 38%, 43%))
hex
background-color: #8A7DC5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,38%,63%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 38%, 63%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 38%, 63%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 38%, 63%)?
HEX: #8A7DC5 | RGB: rgb(138, 125, 197) | CMYK: 30%, 37%, 0%, 23% | HSV: 251°, 37%, 77%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8A7DC5?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 38%, 63%). 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, 38%, 63%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 38%, 63%); — As HEX: color: #8A7DC5; — As RGB: color: rgb(138, 125, 197); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,38%,63%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 38%, 63%);