HSL(242, 21%, 65%)
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%,65%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 21%, 65%) | color: hsl(242, 21%, 65%) | |
| HEX | #9493B8 | color: #9493B8 | |
| RGB | rgb(148, 147, 184) | color: rgb(148, 147, 184) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 20%, 0%, 28%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 20%, 72%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 58% 28%) | color: hwb(242 58% 28%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6771 0.0543 286.09) | color: oklch(0.6771 0.0543 286.09) | |
| Lab | lab(62.19 8.25 -19.08) | color: lab(62.19 8.25 -19.08) | |
| LCH | lch(62.19 20.79 293.38) | color: lch(62.19 20.79 293.38) |
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)
#9494AF — rgb(148, 148, 175)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9494AD — rgb(148, 148, 173)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#94A8A6 — rgb(148, 168, 166)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 21%, 65%);
text
color: hsl(242, 21%, 65%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 21%, 65%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 21%, 85%), hsl(242, 21%, 65%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 21%, 65%), hsl(242, 21%, 45%))
hex
background-color: #9493B8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,21%,65%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 21%, 65%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 21%, 65%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 21%, 65%)?
HEX: #9493B8 | RGB: rgb(148, 147, 184) | CMYK: 20%, 20%, 0%, 28% | HSV: 242°, 20%, 72%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9493B8?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 21%, 65%). 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%, 65%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 21%, 65%); — As HEX: color: #9493B8; — As RGB: color: rgb(148, 147, 184); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,21%,65%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 21%, 65%);