HSL(242, 48%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,48%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 48%, 61%) | color: hsl(242, 48%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #6F6CCB | color: #6F6CCB | |
| RGB | rgb(111, 108, 203) | color: rgb(111, 108, 203) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(45%, 47%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 47%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 42% 20%) | color: hwb(242 42% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.579 0.1427 282.41) | color: oklch(0.579 0.1427 282.41) | |
| Lab | lab(50 25.73 -49.13) | color: lab(50 25.73 -49.13) | |
| LCH | lch(50 55.46 297.64) | color: lch(50 55.46 297.64) |
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)
#6E6EB4 — rgb(110, 110, 180)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6E6EAF — rgb(110, 110, 175)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6FA29E — rgb(111, 162, 158)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 48%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(242, 48%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 48%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 48%, 81%), hsl(242, 48%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 48%, 61%), hsl(242, 48%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #6F6CCB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,48%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 48%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 48%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 48%, 61%)?
HEX: #6F6CCB | RGB: rgb(111, 108, 203) | CMYK: 45%, 47%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 242°, 47%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6F6CCB?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 48%, 61%). 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, 48%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 48%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #6F6CCB; — As RGB: color: rgb(111, 108, 203); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,48%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 48%, 61%);