HSL(242, 21%, 69%)
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%,69%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 21%, 69%) | color: hsl(242, 21%, 69%) | |
| HEX | #A09FC1 | color: #A09FC1 | |
| RGB | rgb(160, 159, 193) | color: rgb(160, 159, 193) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 18%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 18%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 62% 24%) | color: hwb(242 62% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7149 0.0491 286.43) | color: oklch(0.7149 0.0491 286.43) | |
| Lab | lab(66.61 7.41 -17.32) | color: lab(66.61 7.41 -17.32) | |
| LCH | lch(66.61 18.84 293.16) | color: lch(66.61 18.84 293.16) |
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)
#A0A0B9 — rgb(160, 160, 185)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A0A0B7 — rgb(160, 160, 183)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A0B2B1 — rgb(160, 178, 177)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 21%, 69%);
text
color: hsl(242, 21%, 69%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 21%, 69%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 21%, 89%), hsl(242, 21%, 69%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 21%, 69%), hsl(242, 21%, 49%))
hex
background-color: #A09FC1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,21%,69%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 21%, 69%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 21%, 69%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 21%, 69%)?
HEX: #A09FC1 | RGB: rgb(160, 159, 193) | CMYK: 17%, 18%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 242°, 18%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A09FC1?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 21%, 69%). 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%, 69%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 21%, 69%); — As HEX: color: #A09FC1; — As RGB: color: rgb(160, 159, 193); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,21%,69%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 21%, 69%);