HSL(242, 24%, 60%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,24%,60%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 24%, 60%) | color: hsl(242, 24%, 60%) | |
| HEX | #8281B1 | color: #8281B1 | |
| RGB | rgb(130, 129, 177) | color: rgb(130, 129, 177) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 27%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(241, 27%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(241 50% 31%) | color: hwb(241 50% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6224 0.0719 285.06) | color: oklch(0.6224 0.0719 285.06) | |
| Lab | lab(55.71 11.24 -25.16) | color: lab(55.71 11.24 -25.16) | |
| LCH | lch(55.71 27.56 294.07) | color: lch(55.71 27.56 294.07) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#8282A5 — rgb(130, 130, 165)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8282A3 — rgb(130, 130, 163)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#829C9A — rgb(130, 156, 154)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 24%, 60%);
text
color: hsl(242, 24%, 60%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 24%, 60%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 24%, 80%), hsl(242, 24%, 60%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 24%, 60%), hsl(242, 24%, 40%))
hex
background-color: #8281B1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,24%,60%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 24%, 60%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 24%, 60%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 24%, 60%)?
HEX: #8281B1 | RGB: rgb(130, 129, 177) | CMYK: 27%, 27%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 241°, 27%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8281B1?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 24%, 60%). 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, 24%, 60%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 24%, 60%); — As HEX: color: #8281B1; — As RGB: color: rgb(130, 129, 177); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,24%,60%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 24%, 60%);