HSL(242, 21%, 45%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,21%,45%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 21%, 45%) | color: hsl(242, 21%, 45%) | |
| HEX | #5C5B8B | color: #5C5B8B | |
| RGB | rgb(92, 91, 139) | color: rgb(92, 91, 139) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 35%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(241, 35%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(241 36% 45%) | color: hwb(241 36% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4927 0.0761 284.2) | color: oklch(0.4927 0.0761 284.2) | |
| Lab | lab(40.61 12.38 -26.46) | color: lab(40.61 12.38 -26.46) | |
| LCH | lch(40.61 29.21 295.07) | color: lch(40.61 29.21 295.07) |
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)
#5C5C7F — rgb(92, 92, 127)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5C5C7D — rgb(92, 92, 125)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5C7674 — rgb(92, 118, 116)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 21%, 45%);
text
color: hsl(242, 21%, 45%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 21%, 45%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 21%, 65%), hsl(242, 21%, 45%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 21%, 45%), hsl(242, 21%, 25%))
hex
background-color: #5C5B8B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,21%,45%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 21%, 45%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 21%, 45%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 21%, 45%)?
HEX: #5C5B8B | RGB: rgb(92, 91, 139) | CMYK: 34%, 35%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 241°, 35%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5C5B8B?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 21%, 45%). 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, 21%, 45%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 21%, 45%); — As HEX: color: #5C5B8B; — As RGB: color: rgb(92, 91, 139); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,21%,45%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 21%, 45%);