HSL(251, 68%, 68%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(251,68%,68%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 68%, 68%) | color: hsl(251, 68%, 68%) | |
| HEX | #8A76E5 | color: #8A76E5 | |
| RGB | rgb(138, 118, 229) | color: rgb(138, 118, 229) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 48%, 0%, 10%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 48%, 90%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 47% 10%) | color: hwb(251 47% 10%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6352 0.1618 289.24) | color: oklch(0.6352 0.1618 289.24) | |
| Lab | lab(56.1 33.74 -53.95) | color: lab(56.1 33.74 -53.95) | |
| LCH | lch(56.1 63.63 302.02) | color: lch(56.1 63.63 302.02) |
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)
#8181CA — rgb(129, 129, 202)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8384C4 — rgb(131, 132, 196)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#89B5B0 — rgb(137, 181, 176)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 68%, 68%);
text
color: hsl(251, 68%, 68%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 68%, 68%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 68%, 88%), hsl(251, 68%, 68%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 68%, 68%), hsl(251, 68%, 48%))
hex
background-color: #8A76E5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,68%,68%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 68%, 68%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 68%, 68%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 68%, 68%)?
HEX: #8A76E5 | RGB: rgb(138, 118, 229) | CMYK: 40%, 48%, 0%, 10% | HSV: 251°, 48%, 90%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8A76E5?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 68%, 68%). 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, 68%, 68%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 68%, 68%); — As HEX: color: #8A76E5; — As RGB: color: rgb(138, 118, 229); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,68%,68%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 68%, 68%);