HSL(242, 31%, 57%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,31%,57%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 31%, 57%) | color: hsl(242, 31%, 57%) | |
| HEX | #726FB3 | color: #726FB3 | |
| RGB | rgb(114, 111, 179) | color: rgb(114, 111, 179) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 38%, 0%, 30%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(243, 38%, 70%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(243 43% 30%) | color: hwb(243 43% 30%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5735 0.1034 284.65) | color: oklch(0.5735 0.1034 284.65) | |
| Lab | lab(49.74 17.75 -35.7) | color: lab(49.74 17.75 -35.7) | |
| LCH | lch(49.74 39.87 296.44) | color: lch(49.74 39.87 296.44) |
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)
#7171A3 — rgb(113, 113, 163)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#71719F — rgb(113, 113, 159)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#729693 — rgb(114, 150, 147)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 31%, 57%);
text
color: hsl(242, 31%, 57%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 31%, 57%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 31%, 77%), hsl(242, 31%, 57%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 31%, 57%), hsl(242, 31%, 37%))
hex
background-color: #726FB3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,31%,57%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 31%, 57%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 31%, 57%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 31%, 57%)?
HEX: #726FB3 | RGB: rgb(114, 111, 179) | CMYK: 36%, 38%, 0%, 30% | HSV: 243°, 38%, 70%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #726FB3?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 31%, 57%). 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, 31%, 57%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 31%, 57%); — As HEX: color: #726FB3; — As RGB: color: rgb(114, 111, 179); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,31%,57%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 31%, 57%);