HSL(242, 26%, 58%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,26%,58%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 26%, 58%) | color: hsl(242, 26%, 58%) | |
| HEX | #7A78B0 | color: #7A78B0 | |
| RGB | rgb(122, 120, 176) | color: rgb(122, 120, 176) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 32%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 32%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 47% 31%) | color: hwb(242 47% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5969 0.0847 285.16) | color: oklch(0.5969 0.0847 285.16) | |
| Lab | lab(52.62 13.86 -29.4) | color: lab(52.62 13.86 -29.4) | |
| LCH | lch(52.62 32.5 295.24) | color: lch(52.62 32.5 295.24) |
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)
#7979A2 — rgb(121, 121, 162)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#79799F — rgb(121, 121, 159)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7A9895 — rgb(122, 152, 149)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 26%, 58%);
text
color: hsl(242, 26%, 58%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 26%, 58%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 26%, 78%), hsl(242, 26%, 58%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 26%, 58%), hsl(242, 26%, 38%))
hex
background-color: #7A78B0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,26%,58%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 26%, 58%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 26%, 58%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 26%, 58%)?
HEX: #7A78B0 | RGB: rgb(122, 120, 176) | CMYK: 31%, 32%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 242°, 32%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7A78B0?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 26%, 58%). 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, 26%, 58%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 26%, 58%); — As HEX: color: #7A78B0; — As RGB: color: rgb(122, 120, 176); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,26%,58%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 26%, 58%);