HSL(242, 51%, 54%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,51%,54%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 51%, 54%) | color: hsl(242, 51%, 54%) | |
| HEX | #524EC6 | color: #524EC6 | |
| RGB | rgb(82, 78, 198) | color: rgb(82, 78, 198) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(59%, 61%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 61%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 30% 22%) | color: hwb(242 30% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4987 0.1812 279.03) | color: oklch(0.4987 0.1812 279.03) | |
| Lab | lab(40.11 36.46 -62.28) | color: lab(40.11 36.46 -62.28) | |
| LCH | lch(40.11 72.17 300.35) | color: lch(40.11 72.17 300.35) |
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)
#5050A9 — rgb(80, 80, 169)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5151A2 — rgb(81, 81, 162)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#52928D — rgb(82, 146, 141)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 51%, 54%);
text
color: hsl(242, 51%, 54%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 51%, 54%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 51%, 74%), hsl(242, 51%, 54%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 51%, 54%), hsl(242, 51%, 34%))
hex
background-color: #524EC6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,51%,54%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 51%, 54%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 51%, 54%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 51%, 54%)?
HEX: #524EC6 | RGB: rgb(82, 78, 198) | CMYK: 59%, 61%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 242°, 61%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #524EC6?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 51%, 54%). 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, 51%, 54%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 51%, 54%); — As HEX: color: #524EC6; — As RGB: color: rgb(82, 78, 198); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,51%,54%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 51%, 54%);