HSL(242, 17%, 52%)
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%,52%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 17%, 52%) | color: hsl(242, 17%, 52%) | |
| HEX | #717099 | color: #717099 | |
| RGB | rgb(113, 112, 153) | color: rgb(113, 112, 153) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 27%, 0%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(241, 27%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(241 44% 40%) | color: hwb(241 44% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.562 0.063 285.3) | color: oklch(0.562 0.063 285.3) | |
| Lab | lab(48.76 9.86 -22.04) | color: lab(48.76 9.86 -22.04) | |
| LCH | lch(48.76 24.15 294.1) | color: lch(48.76 24.15 294.1) |
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)
#71718F — rgb(113, 113, 143)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#71718D — rgb(113, 113, 141)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#718786 — rgb(113, 135, 134)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 17%, 52%);
text
color: hsl(242, 17%, 52%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 17%, 52%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 17%, 72%), hsl(242, 17%, 52%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 17%, 52%), hsl(242, 17%, 32%))
hex
background-color: #717099;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,17%,52%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 17%, 52%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 17%, 52%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 17%, 52%)?
HEX: #717099 | RGB: rgb(113, 112, 153) | CMYK: 26%, 27%, 0%, 40% | HSV: 241°, 27%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #717099?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 17%, 52%). 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%, 52%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 17%, 52%); — As HEX: color: #717099; — As RGB: color: rgb(113, 112, 153); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,17%,52%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 17%, 52%);