HSL(242, 35%, 46%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,35%,46%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 35%, 46%) | color: hsl(242, 35%, 46%) | |
| HEX | #4F4C9E | color: #4F4C9E | |
| RGB | rgb(79, 76, 158) | color: rgb(79, 76, 158) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 52%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 52%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 30% 38%) | color: hwb(242 30% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4627 0.1292 281.73) | color: oklch(0.4627 0.1292 281.73) | |
| Lab | lab(36.55 24.16 -44.41) | color: lab(36.55 24.16 -44.41) | |
| LCH | lch(36.55 50.56 298.55) | color: lch(36.55 50.56 298.55) |
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)
#4E4E8A — rgb(78, 78, 138)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4E4E85 — rgb(78, 78, 133)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4F7A77 — rgb(79, 122, 119)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 35%, 46%);
text
color: hsl(242, 35%, 46%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 35%, 46%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 35%, 66%), hsl(242, 35%, 46%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 35%, 46%), hsl(242, 35%, 26%))
hex
background-color: #4F4C9E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,35%,46%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 35%, 46%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 35%, 46%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 35%, 46%)?
HEX: #4F4C9E | RGB: rgb(79, 76, 158) | CMYK: 50%, 52%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 242°, 52%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4F4C9E?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 35%, 46%). 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, 35%, 46%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 35%, 46%); — As HEX: color: #4F4C9E; — As RGB: color: rgb(79, 76, 158); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,35%,46%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 35%, 46%);