HSL(242, 18%, 56%)
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(242,18%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 18%, 56%) | color: hsl(242, 18%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #7C7BA3 | color: #7C7BA3 | |
| RGB | rgb(124, 123, 163) | color: rgb(124, 123, 163) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 25%, 0%, 36%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 25%, 64%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 48% 36%) | color: hwb(242 48% 36%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5988 0.0605 285.56) | color: oklch(0.5988 0.0605 285.56) | |
| Lab | lab(53.05 9.37 -21.2) | color: lab(53.05 9.37 -21.2) | |
| LCH | lch(53.05 23.18 293.84) | color: lch(53.05 23.18 293.84) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#7C7C99 — rgb(124, 124, 153)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7C7C97 — rgb(124, 124, 151)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7C9290 — rgb(124, 146, 144)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 18%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(242, 18%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 18%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 18%, 76%), hsl(242, 18%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 18%, 56%), hsl(242, 18%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #7C7BA3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,18%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 18%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 18%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 18%, 56%)?
HEX: #7C7BA3 | RGB: rgb(124, 123, 163) | CMYK: 24%, 25%, 0%, 36% | HSV: 242°, 25%, 64%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7C7BA3?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 18%, 56%). 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, 18%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 18%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #7C7BA3; — As RGB: color: rgb(124, 123, 163); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,18%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 18%, 56%);