HSL(242, 34%, 38%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,34%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 34%, 38%) | color: hsl(242, 34%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #424082 | color: #424082 | |
| RGB | rgb(66, 64, 130) | color: rgb(66, 64, 130) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 51%, 0%, 49%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 51%, 51%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 25% 49%) | color: hwb(242 25% 49%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4086 0.1078 281.88) | color: oklch(0.4086 0.1078 281.88) | |
| Lab | lab(30.49 19.73 -37.08) | color: lab(30.49 19.73 -37.08) | |
| LCH | lch(30.49 42 298.02) | color: lch(30.49 42 298.02) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#414172 — rgb(65, 65, 114)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#41416E — rgb(65, 65, 110)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#426563 — rgb(66, 101, 99)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 34%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(242, 34%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 34%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 34%, 58%), hsl(242, 34%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 34%, 38%), hsl(242, 34%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #424082;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,34%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 34%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 34%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 34%, 38%)?
HEX: #424082 | RGB: rgb(66, 64, 130) | CMYK: 49%, 51%, 0%, 49% | HSV: 242°, 51%, 51%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #424082?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 34%, 38%). 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, 34%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 34%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #424082; — As RGB: color: rgb(66, 64, 130); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,34%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 34%, 38%);