HSL(242, 19%, 46%)
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(242,19%,46%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 19%, 46%) | color: hsl(242, 19%, 46%) | |
| HEX | #605F8C | color: #605F8C | |
| RGB | rgb(96, 95, 140) | color: rgb(96, 95, 140) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 32%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(241, 32%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(241 37% 45%) | color: hwb(241 37% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5052 0.071 284.58) | color: oklch(0.5052 0.071 284.58) | |
| Lab | lab(42.1 11.4 -24.72) | color: lab(42.1 11.4 -24.72) | |
| LCH | lch(42.1 27.22 294.76) | color: lch(42.1 27.22 294.76) |
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)
#606081 — rgb(96, 96, 129)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#60607F — rgb(96, 96, 127)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#607977 — rgb(96, 121, 119)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 19%, 46%);
text
color: hsl(242, 19%, 46%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 19%, 46%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 19%, 66%), hsl(242, 19%, 46%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 19%, 46%), hsl(242, 19%, 26%))
hex
background-color: #605F8C;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,19%,46%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 19%, 46%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 19%, 46%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 19%, 46%)?
HEX: #605F8C | RGB: rgb(96, 95, 140) | CMYK: 31%, 32%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 241°, 32%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #605F8C?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 19%, 46%). 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, 19%, 46%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 19%, 46%); — As HEX: color: #605F8C; — As RGB: color: rgb(96, 95, 140); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,19%,46%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 19%, 46%);