HSL(242, 38%, 56%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,38%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 38%, 56%) | color: hsl(242, 38%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #6764B9 | color: #6764B9 | |
| RGB | rgb(103, 100, 185) | color: rgb(103, 100, 185) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 46%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 46%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 39% 27%) | color: hwb(242 39% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5463 0.1297 282.82) | color: oklch(0.5463 0.1297 282.82) | |
| Lab | lab(46.31 23.28 -44.66) | color: lab(46.31 23.28 -44.66) | |
| LCH | lch(46.31 50.36 297.53) | color: lch(46.31 50.36 297.53) |
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)
#6666A4 — rgb(102, 102, 164)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6666A0 — rgb(102, 102, 160)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#679491 — rgb(103, 148, 145)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 38%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(242, 38%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 38%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 38%, 76%), hsl(242, 38%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 38%, 56%), hsl(242, 38%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #6764B9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,38%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 38%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 38%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 38%, 56%)?
HEX: #6764B9 | RGB: rgb(103, 100, 185) | CMYK: 44%, 46%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 242°, 46%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6764B9?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 38%, 56%). 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, 38%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 38%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #6764B9; — As RGB: color: rgb(103, 100, 185); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,38%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 38%, 56%);