HSL(242, 17%, 34%)
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%,34%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 17%, 34%) | color: hsl(242, 17%, 34%) | |
| HEX | #494865 | color: #494865 | |
| RGB | rgb(73, 72, 101) | color: rgb(73, 72, 101) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 29%, 0%, 60%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 29%, 40%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 28% 60%) | color: hwb(242 28% 60%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4148 0.0481 285.68) | color: oklch(0.4148 0.0481 285.68) | |
| Lab | lab(31.79 7.66 -16.77) | color: lab(31.79 7.66 -16.77) | |
| LCH | lch(31.79 18.44 294.55) | color: lch(31.79 18.44 294.55) |
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)
#49495E — rgb(73, 73, 94)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#49495C — rgb(73, 73, 92)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#495857 — rgb(73, 88, 87)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 17%, 34%);
text
color: hsl(242, 17%, 34%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 17%, 34%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 17%, 54%), hsl(242, 17%, 34%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 17%, 34%), hsl(242, 17%, 14%))
hex
background-color: #494865;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,17%,34%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 17%, 34%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 17%, 34%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 17%, 34%)?
HEX: #494865 | RGB: rgb(73, 72, 101) | CMYK: 28%, 29%, 0%, 60% | HSV: 242°, 29%, 40%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #494865?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 17%, 34%). 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%, 34%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 17%, 34%); — As HEX: color: #494865; — As RGB: color: rgb(73, 72, 101); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,17%,34%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 17%, 34%);