HSL(218, 42%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(218,42%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(218, 42%, 61%) | color: hsl(218, 42%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #7290C5 | color: #7290C5 | |
| RGB | rgb(114, 144, 197) | color: rgb(114, 144, 197) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 27%, 0%, 23%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(218, 42%, 77%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(218 45% 23%) | color: hwb(218 45% 23%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6516 0.0868 261.48) | color: oklch(0.6516 0.0868 261.48) | |
| Lab | lab(59.48 3.27 -30.77) | color: lab(59.48 3.27 -30.77) | |
| LCH | lch(59.48 30.94 276.07) | color: lch(59.48 30.94 276.07) |
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)
#7F7FB8 — rgb(127, 127, 184)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7D7BB5 — rgb(125, 123, 181)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#74AEAC — rgb(116, 174, 172)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(218, 42%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(218, 42%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(218, 42%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(218, 42%, 81%), hsl(218, 42%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(218, 42%, 61%), hsl(218, 42%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #7290C5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(218,42%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(218, 42%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(218, 42%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(218, 42%, 61%)?
HEX: #7290C5 | RGB: rgb(114, 144, 197) | CMYK: 42%, 27%, 0%, 23% | HSV: 218°, 42%, 77%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7290C5?
The complementary color is HSL(38, 42%, 61%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 218°, 338°, and 98°. For analogous combinations, try hues 188° and 248°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(218, 42%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(218, 42%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #7290C5; — As RGB: color: rgb(114, 144, 197); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(218,42%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(218, 42%, 61%);