HSL(238, 70%, 47%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(238,70%,47%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(238, 70%, 47%) | color: hsl(238, 70%, 47%) | |
| HEX | #242ACC | color: #242ACC | |
| RGB | rgb(36, 42, 204) | color: rgb(36, 42, 204) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(82%, 79%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(238, 82%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(238 14% 20%) | color: hwb(238 14% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.423 0.2372 269.05) | color: oklch(0.423 0.2372 269.05) | |
| Lab | lab(30.37 54.05 -81.88) | color: lab(30.37 54.05 -81.88) | |
| LCH | lch(30.37 98.11 303.43) | color: lch(30.37 98.11 303.43) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#2727A5 — rgb(39, 39, 165)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#26269B — rgb(38, 38, 155)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#24867F — rgb(36, 134, 127)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(238, 70%, 47%);
text
color: hsl(238, 70%, 47%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(238, 70%, 47%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 70%, 67%), hsl(238, 70%, 47%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(238, 70%, 47%), hsl(238, 70%, 27%))
hex
background-color: #242ACC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(238,70%,47%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(238, 70%, 47%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(238, 70%, 47%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(238, 70%, 47%)?
HEX: #242ACC | RGB: rgb(36, 42, 204) | CMYK: 82%, 79%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 238°, 82%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #242ACC?
The complementary color is HSL(58, 70%, 47%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 238°, 358°, and 118°. For analogous combinations, try hues 208° and 268°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(238, 70%, 47%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(238, 70%, 47%); — As HEX: color: #242ACC; — As RGB: color: rgb(36, 42, 204); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(238,70%,47%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(238, 70%, 47%);