HSL(242, 27%, 59%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,27%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 27%, 59%) | color: hsl(242, 27%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #7C7AB3 | color: #7C7AB3 | |
| RGB | rgb(124, 122, 179) | color: rgb(124, 122, 179) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 32%, 0%, 30%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 32%, 70%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 48% 30%) | color: hwb(242 48% 30%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.604 0.0859 285.12) | color: oklch(0.604 0.0859 285.12) | |
| Lab | lab(53.45 14.06 -29.84) | color: lab(53.45 14.06 -29.84) | |
| LCH | lch(53.45 32.99 295.23) | color: lch(53.45 32.99 295.23) |
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)
#7B7BA5 — rgb(123, 123, 165)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7B7BA2 — rgb(123, 123, 162)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7C9A98 — rgb(124, 154, 152)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 27%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(242, 27%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 27%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 27%, 79%), hsl(242, 27%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 27%, 59%), hsl(242, 27%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #7C7AB3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,27%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 27%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 27%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 27%, 59%)?
HEX: #7C7AB3 | RGB: rgb(124, 122, 179) | CMYK: 31%, 32%, 0%, 30% | HSV: 242°, 32%, 70%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7C7AB3?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 27%, 59%). 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, 27%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 27%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #7C7AB3; — As RGB: color: rgb(124, 122, 179); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,27%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 27%, 59%);