HSL(242, 100%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,100%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 100%, 40%) | color: hsl(242, 100%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #0700CC | color: #0700CC | |
| RGB | rgb(7, 0, 204) | color: rgb(7, 0, 204) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(97%, 100%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 100%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 0% 20%) | color: hwb(242 0% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3834 0.2637 264.81) | color: oklch(0.3834 0.2637 264.81) | |
| Lab | lab(24.96 66.97 -90.93) | color: lab(24.96 66.97 -90.93) | |
| LCH | lch(24.96 112.93 306.37) | color: lch(24.96 112.93 306.37) |
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)
#04049B — rgb(4, 4, 155)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#04058F — rgb(4, 5, 143)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#07746B — rgb(7, 116, 107)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 100%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(242, 100%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 100%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 100%, 60%), hsl(242, 100%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 100%, 40%), hsl(242, 100%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #0700CC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,100%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 100%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 100%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 100%, 40%)?
HEX: #0700CC | RGB: rgb(7, 0, 204) | CMYK: 97%, 100%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 242°, 100%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #0700CC?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 100%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 242°, 2°, and 122°. For analogous combinations, try hues 212° and 272°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(242, 100%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 100%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #0700CC; — As RGB: color: rgb(7, 0, 204); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,100%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 100%, 40%);