HSL(242, 40%, 76%)
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%,76%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 40%, 76%) | color: hsl(242, 40%, 76%) | |
| HEX | #ABA9DA | color: #ABA9DA | |
| RGB | rgb(171, 169, 218) | color: rgb(171, 169, 218) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 22%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 22%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 66% 15%) | color: hwb(242 66% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7536 0.07 286.46) | color: oklch(0.7536 0.07 286.46) | |
| Lab | lab(70.94 10.99 -24.47) | color: lab(70.94 10.99 -24.47) | |
| LCH | lch(70.94 26.82 294.19) | color: lch(70.94 26.82 294.19) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#AAAACE — rgb(170, 170, 206)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#AAAACB — rgb(170, 170, 203)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#ABC5C3 — rgb(171, 197, 195)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 40%, 76%);
text
color: hsl(242, 40%, 76%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 40%, 76%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 40%, 96%), hsl(242, 40%, 76%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 40%, 76%), hsl(242, 40%, 56%))
hex
background-color: #ABA9DA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,40%,76%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 40%, 76%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 40%, 76%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 40%, 76%)?
HEX: #ABA9DA | RGB: rgb(171, 169, 218) | CMYK: 22%, 22%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 242°, 22%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #ABA9DA?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 40%, 76%). 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%, 76%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 40%, 76%); — As HEX: color: #ABA9DA; — As RGB: color: rgb(171, 169, 218); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,40%,76%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 40%, 76%);