#8495EB Color Information

Hex color code: #8495EB

A striking blue shade, #8495EB appears as (132, 149, 235) in RGB and (230°, 72%, 72%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#8495EB

RGB

132, 149, 235

HSL

230°, 72%, 72%

CMYK

44%, 37%, 0%, 8%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #8495EB;
background-color: #8495EB;
border-color: #8495EB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #8495EB;
border: 2px solid #8495EB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#8495EB]
text-[#8495EB]
border-[#8495EB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_8495EB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8495EB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #8495EB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #8495EB; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #8495EB; background-color: #8495EB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #8495EB20; border-left: 4px solid #8495EB; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #8495EB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #8495EB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

132, 149, 235

Red: 132 / Green: 149 / Blue: 235

HSL

230°, 72%, 72%

Hue: 230° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 72%

CMYK

44%, 37%, 0%, 8%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 37% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 8%

What color is #8495EB?

#8495EB is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EBDA84

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #8495EB to RGB:

rgb(132, 149, 235)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #8495EB to HSL:

hsl(230, 72%, 72%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #8495EB to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 37%, 0%, 8%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching blue tone, #8495EB has RGB (132, 149, 235) and HSL (230°, 72%, 72%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #8495EB is #EBDA84, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #84C9EB.

Use #8495EB in CSS: color: #8495EB or background-color: #8495EB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #8495EB

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.48:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8495EB?

#8495EB is a eye-catching blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #8495EB?

#8495EB in RGB is (132, 149, 235) - 132 red, 149 green, and 235 blue.

How to use #8495EB in CSS?

Use #8495EB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #8495EB?

#EBDA84 (complementary), #84C9EB (analogous), and #425DE0 (lighter shade) work well with #8495EB.