HSL(242, 17%, 49%)
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%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 17%, 49%) | color: hsl(242, 17%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #696892 | color: #696892 | |
| RGB | rgb(105, 104, 146) | color: rgb(105, 104, 146) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 29%, 0%, 43%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(241, 29%, 57%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(241 40% 43%) | color: hwb(241 40% 43%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.535 0.0653 285.05) | color: oklch(0.535 0.0653 285.05) | |
| Lab | lab(45.61 10.32 -22.82) | color: lab(45.61 10.32 -22.82) | |
| LCH | lch(45.61 25.05 294.33) | color: lch(45.61 25.05 294.33) |
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)
#696988 — rgb(105, 105, 136)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#696985 — rgb(105, 105, 133)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#69807E — rgb(105, 128, 126)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 17%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(242, 17%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 17%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 17%, 69%), hsl(242, 17%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 17%, 49%), hsl(242, 17%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #696892;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,17%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 17%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 17%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 17%, 49%)?
HEX: #696892 | RGB: rgb(105, 104, 146) | CMYK: 28%, 29%, 0%, 43% | HSV: 241°, 29%, 57%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #696892?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 17%, 49%). 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%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 17%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #696892; — As RGB: color: rgb(105, 104, 146); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,17%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 17%, 49%);