HSL(242, 19%, 78%)
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%,78%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 19%, 78%) | color: hsl(242, 19%, 78%) | |
| HEX | #BDBCD2 | color: #BDBCD2 | |
| RGB | rgb(189, 188, 210) | color: rgb(189, 188, 210) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 10%, 0%, 18%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(243, 10%, 82%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(243 74% 18%) | color: hwb(243 74% 18%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8029 0.0308 287.77) | color: oklch(0.8029 0.0308 287.77) | |
| Lab | lab(76.94 4.62 -10.89) | color: lab(76.94 4.62 -10.89) | |
| LCH | lch(76.94 11.83 292.99) | color: lch(76.94 11.83 292.99) |
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)
#BDBDCD — rgb(189, 189, 205)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BDBDCB — rgb(189, 189, 203)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BDC8C8 — rgb(189, 200, 200)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 19%, 78%);
text
color: hsl(242, 19%, 78%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 19%, 78%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 19%, 98%), hsl(242, 19%, 78%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 19%, 78%), hsl(242, 19%, 58%))
hex
background-color: #BDBCD2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,19%,78%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 19%, 78%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 19%, 78%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 19%, 78%)?
HEX: #BDBCD2 | RGB: rgb(189, 188, 210) | CMYK: 10%, 10%, 0%, 18% | HSV: 243°, 10%, 82%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BDBCD2?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 19%, 78%). 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%, 78%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 19%, 78%); — As HEX: color: #BDBCD2; — As RGB: color: rgb(189, 188, 210); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,19%,78%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 19%, 78%);