HSL(242, 44%, 16%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,44%,16%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 44%, 16%) | color: hsl(242, 44%, 16%) | |
| HEX | #18173B | color: #18173B | |
| RGB | rgb(24, 23, 59) | color: rgb(24, 23, 59) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(59%, 61%, 0%, 77%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 61%, 23%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 9% 77%) | color: hwb(242 9% 77%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.229 0.0674 280.9) | color: oklch(0.229 0.0674 280.9) | |
| Lab | lab(9.97 12.68 -23.2) | color: lab(9.97 12.68 -23.2) | |
| LCH | lch(9.97 26.44 298.66) | color: lch(9.97 26.44 298.66) |
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)
#181832 — rgb(24, 24, 50)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#181830 — rgb(24, 24, 48)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#182B2A — rgb(24, 43, 42)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 44%, 16%);
text
color: hsl(242, 44%, 16%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 44%, 16%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 44%, 36%), hsl(242, 44%, 16%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 44%, 16%), hsl(242, 44%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #18173B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,44%,16%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 44%, 16%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 44%, 16%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 44%, 16%)?
HEX: #18173B | RGB: rgb(24, 23, 59) | CMYK: 59%, 61%, 0%, 77% | HSV: 242°, 61%, 23%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #18173B?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 44%, 16%). 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, 44%, 16%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 44%, 16%); — As HEX: color: #18173B; — As RGB: color: rgb(24, 23, 59); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,44%,16%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 44%, 16%);