HSL(242, 20%, 79%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,20%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 20%, 79%) | color: hsl(242, 20%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #BFBFD4 | color: #BFBFD4 | |
| RGB | rgb(191, 191, 212) | color: rgb(191, 191, 212) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 10%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 10%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 75% 17%) | color: hwb(240 75% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8112 0.0293 285.73) | color: oklch(0.8112 0.0293 285.73) | |
| Lab | lab(77.93 4.07 -10.49) | color: lab(77.93 4.07 -10.49) | |
| LCH | lch(77.93 11.25 291.21) | color: lch(77.93 11.25 291.21) |
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)
#BFBFCF — rgb(191, 191, 207)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BFBFCE — rgb(191, 191, 206)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BFCBCA — rgb(191, 203, 202)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 20%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(242, 20%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 20%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 20%, 99%), hsl(242, 20%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 20%, 79%), hsl(242, 20%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #BFBFD4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,20%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 20%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 20%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 20%, 79%)?
HEX: #BFBFD4 | RGB: rgb(191, 191, 212) | CMYK: 10%, 10%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 240°, 10%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BFBFD4?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 20%, 79%). 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, 20%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 20%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #BFBFD4; — As RGB: color: rgb(191, 191, 212); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,20%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 20%, 79%);