HSL(242, 39%, 65%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,39%,65%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 39%, 65%) | color: hsl(242, 39%, 65%) | |
| HEX | #8583C9 | color: #8583C9 | |
| RGB | rgb(133, 131, 201) | color: rgb(133, 131, 201) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 35%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 35%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 51% 21%) | color: hwb(242 51% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6402 0.1039 284.37) | color: oklch(0.6402 0.1039 284.37) | |
| Lab | lab(57.5 17.19 -36.02) | color: lab(57.5 17.19 -36.02) | |
| LCH | lch(57.5 39.91 295.51) | color: lch(57.5 39.91 295.51) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#8484B8 — rgb(132, 132, 184)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8484B4 — rgb(132, 132, 180)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#85ABA8 — rgb(133, 171, 168)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 39%, 65%);
text
color: hsl(242, 39%, 65%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 39%, 65%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 39%, 85%), hsl(242, 39%, 65%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 39%, 65%), hsl(242, 39%, 45%))
hex
background-color: #8583C9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,39%,65%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 39%, 65%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 39%, 65%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 39%, 65%)?
HEX: #8583C9 | RGB: rgb(133, 131, 201) | CMYK: 34%, 35%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 242°, 35%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8583C9?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 39%, 65%). 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, 39%, 65%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 39%, 65%); — As HEX: color: #8583C9; — As RGB: color: rgb(133, 131, 201); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,39%,65%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 39%, 65%);