#859AEF Color Information

Hex color code: #859AEF

A bold blue shade, #859AEF appears as (133, 154, 239) in RGB and (228°, 77%, 73%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#859AEF

RGB

133, 154, 239

HSL

228°, 77%, 73%

CMYK

44%, 36%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #859AEF;
background-color: #859AEF;
border-color: #859AEF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #859AEF;
border: 2px solid #859AEF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#859AEF]
text-[#859AEF]
border-[#859AEF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_859AEF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #859AEF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #859AEF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #859AEF; 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 #859AEF; background-color: #859AEF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #859AEF20; border-left: 4px solid #859AEF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #859AEF; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #859AEF in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 154, 239

Red: 133 / Green: 154 / Blue: 239

HSL

228°, 77%, 73%

Hue: 228° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 73%

CMYK

44%, 36%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 36% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #859AEF?

#859AEF is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EFDA85

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #859AEF to RGB:

rgb(133, 154, 239)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #859AEF to HSL:

hsl(228, 77%, 73%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #859AEF to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 36%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#859AEF is a striking blue color with RGB values of 133, 154, 239 and HSL of 228°, 77%, 73%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #859AEF is #EFDA85, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #85CFEF.

Use #859AEF in CSS: color: #859AEF or background-color: #859AEF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #859AEF

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.87:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #859AEF?

#859AEF is a striking blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #859AEF?

#859AEF in RGB is (133, 154, 239) - 133 red, 154 green, and 239 blue.

How to use #859AEF in CSS?

Use #859AEF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #859AEF?

#EFDA85 (complementary), #85CFEF (analogous), and #4162E6 (lighter shade) work well with #859AEF.