HSL(242, 40%, 62%)
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%,62%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 40%, 62%) | color: hsl(242, 40%, 62%) | |
| HEX | #7A77C5 | color: #7A77C5 | |
| RGB | rgb(122, 119, 197) | color: rgb(122, 119, 197) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 40%, 0%, 23%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 40%, 77%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 46% 23%) | color: hwb(242 46% 23%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6056 0.1169 284.09) | color: oklch(0.6056 0.1169 284.09) | |
| Lab | lab(53.34 20.17 -40.33) | color: lab(53.34 20.17 -40.33) | |
| LCH | lch(53.34 45.09 296.57) | color: lch(53.34 45.09 296.57) |
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)
#7979B2 — rgb(121, 121, 178)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7979AE — rgb(121, 121, 174)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7AA3A0 — rgb(122, 163, 160)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 40%, 62%);
text
color: hsl(242, 40%, 62%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 40%, 62%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 40%, 82%), hsl(242, 40%, 62%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 40%, 62%), hsl(242, 40%, 42%))
hex
background-color: #7A77C5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,40%,62%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 40%, 62%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 40%, 62%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 40%, 62%)?
HEX: #7A77C5 | RGB: rgb(122, 119, 197) | CMYK: 38%, 40%, 0%, 23% | HSV: 242°, 40%, 77%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7A77C5?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 40%, 62%). 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%, 62%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 40%, 62%); — As HEX: color: #7A77C5; — As RGB: color: rgb(122, 119, 197); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,40%,62%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 40%, 62%);