HSL(242, 40%, 51%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,40%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 40%, 51%) | color: hsl(242, 40%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #5350B4 | color: #5350B4 | |
| RGB | rgb(83, 80, 180) | color: rgb(83, 80, 180) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(54%, 56%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 56%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 31% 29%) | color: hwb(242 31% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4892 0.1541 280.4) | color: oklch(0.4892 0.1541 280.4) | |
| Lab | lab(39.36 29.59 -52.97) | color: lab(39.36 29.59 -52.97) | |
| LCH | lch(39.36 60.67 299.19) | color: lch(39.36 60.67 299.19) |
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)
#52529C — rgb(82, 82, 156)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#525296 — rgb(82, 82, 150)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#538985 — rgb(83, 137, 133)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 40%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(242, 40%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 40%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 40%, 71%), hsl(242, 40%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 40%, 51%), hsl(242, 40%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #5350B4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,40%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 40%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 40%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 40%, 51%)?
HEX: #5350B4 | RGB: rgb(83, 80, 180) | CMYK: 54%, 56%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 242°, 56%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5350B4?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 40%, 51%). 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, 40%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 40%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #5350B4; — As RGB: color: rgb(83, 80, 180); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,40%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 40%, 51%);