HSL(242, 34%, 49%)
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%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 34%, 49%) | color: hsl(242, 34%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #5552A7 | color: #5552A7 | |
| RGB | rgb(85, 82, 167) | color: rgb(85, 82, 167) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 51%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 51%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 32% 35%) | color: hwb(242 32% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4853 0.1326 281.85) | color: oklch(0.4853 0.1326 281.85) | |
| Lab | lab(39.17 24.61 -45.58) | color: lab(39.17 24.61 -45.58) | |
| LCH | lch(39.17 51.8 298.37) | color: lch(39.17 51.8 298.37) |
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)
#545492 — rgb(84, 84, 146)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#54548E — rgb(84, 84, 142)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#55827F — rgb(85, 130, 127)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 34%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(242, 34%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 34%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 34%, 69%), hsl(242, 34%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 34%, 49%), hsl(242, 34%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #5552A7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,34%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 34%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 34%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 34%, 49%)?
HEX: #5552A7 | RGB: rgb(85, 82, 167) | CMYK: 49%, 51%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 242°, 51%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5552A7?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 34%, 49%). 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%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 34%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #5552A7; — As RGB: color: rgb(85, 82, 167); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,34%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 34%, 49%);