HSL(242, 17%, 27%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,17%,27%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 17%, 27%) | color: hsl(242, 17%, 27%) | |
| HEX | #3A3951 | color: #3A3951 | |
| RGB | rgb(58, 57, 81) | color: rgb(58, 57, 81) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 30%, 0%, 68%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(243, 30%, 32%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(243 22% 68%) | color: hwb(243 22% 68%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3561 0.0413 286) | color: oklch(0.3561 0.0413 286) | |
| Lab | lab(25.01 6.65 -14.39) | color: lab(25.01 6.65 -14.39) | |
| LCH | lch(25.01 15.85 294.8) | color: lch(25.01 15.85 294.8) |
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)
#3A3A4B — rgb(58, 58, 75)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3A3A4A — rgb(58, 58, 74)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3A4746 — rgb(58, 71, 70)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 17%, 27%);
text
color: hsl(242, 17%, 27%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 17%, 27%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 17%, 47%), hsl(242, 17%, 27%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 17%, 27%), hsl(242, 17%, 7%))
hex
background-color: #3A3951;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,17%,27%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 17%, 27%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 17%, 27%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 17%, 27%)?
HEX: #3A3951 | RGB: rgb(58, 57, 81) | CMYK: 28%, 30%, 0%, 68% | HSV: 243°, 30%, 32%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3A3951?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 17%, 27%). 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, 17%, 27%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 17%, 27%); — As HEX: color: #3A3951; — As RGB: color: rgb(58, 57, 81); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,17%,27%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 17%, 27%);