HSL(242, 32%, 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(242,32%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 32%, 59%) | color: hsl(242, 32%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #7775B8 | color: #7775B8 | |
| RGB | rgb(119, 117, 184) | color: rgb(119, 117, 184) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 36%, 0%, 28%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 36%, 72%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 46% 28%) | color: hwb(242 46% 28%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5923 0.1013 284.22) | color: oklch(0.5923 0.1013 284.22) | |
| Lab | lab(51.96 16.93 -35.08) | color: lab(51.96 16.93 -35.08) | |
| LCH | lch(51.96 38.95 295.76) | color: lch(51.96 38.95 295.76) |
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)
#7676A8 — rgb(118, 118, 168)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7676A4 — rgb(118, 118, 164)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#779B98 — rgb(119, 155, 152)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 32%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(242, 32%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 32%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 32%, 79%), hsl(242, 32%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 32%, 59%), hsl(242, 32%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #7775B8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,32%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 32%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 32%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 32%, 59%)?
HEX: #7775B8 | RGB: rgb(119, 117, 184) | CMYK: 35%, 36%, 0%, 28% | HSV: 242°, 36%, 72%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7775B8?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 32%, 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, 32%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 32%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #7775B8; — As RGB: color: rgb(119, 117, 184); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,32%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 32%, 59%);