HSL(242, 34%, 48%)
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%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 34%, 48%) | color: hsl(242, 34%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #5451A4 | color: #5451A4 | |
| RGB | rgb(84, 81, 164) | color: rgb(84, 81, 164) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 51%, 0%, 36%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 51%, 64%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 31% 36%) | color: hwb(242 31% 36%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4806 0.1299 281.97) | color: oklch(0.4806 0.1299 281.97) | |
| Lab | lab(38.64 24.06 -44.64) | color: lab(38.64 24.06 -44.64) | |
| LCH | lch(38.64 50.71 298.32) | color: lch(38.64 50.71 298.32) |
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)
#535390 — rgb(83, 83, 144)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#53538B — rgb(83, 83, 139)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#54807D — rgb(84, 128, 125)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 34%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(242, 34%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 34%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 34%, 68%), hsl(242, 34%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 34%, 48%), hsl(242, 34%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #5451A4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,34%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 34%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 34%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 34%, 48%)?
HEX: #5451A4 | RGB: rgb(84, 81, 164) | CMYK: 49%, 51%, 0%, 36% | HSV: 242°, 51%, 64%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5451A4?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 34%, 48%). 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%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 34%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #5451A4; — As RGB: color: rgb(84, 81, 164); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,34%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 34%, 48%);