HSL(242, 54%, 29%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,54%,29%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 54%, 29%) | color: hsl(242, 54%, 29%) | |
| HEX | #252272 | color: #252272 | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 34, 114) | color: rgb(37, 34, 114) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 70%, 0%, 55%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 70%, 45%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 14% 55%) | color: hwb(242 14% 55%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3137 0.1327 277.17) | color: oklch(0.3137 0.1327 277.17) | |
| Lab | lab(19.02 28.18 -45.63) | color: lab(19.02 28.18 -45.63) | |
| LCH | lch(19.02 53.63 301.7) | color: lch(19.02 53.63 301.7) |
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)
#24245F — rgb(36, 36, 95)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#24245A — rgb(36, 36, 90)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#254F4C — rgb(37, 79, 76)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 54%, 29%);
text
color: hsl(242, 54%, 29%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 54%, 29%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 54%, 49%), hsl(242, 54%, 29%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 54%, 29%), hsl(242, 54%, 9%))
hex
background-color: #252272;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,54%,29%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 54%, 29%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 54%, 29%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 54%, 29%)?
HEX: #252272 | RGB: rgb(37, 34, 114) | CMYK: 68%, 70%, 0%, 55% | HSV: 242°, 70%, 45%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #252272?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 54%, 29%). 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, 54%, 29%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 54%, 29%); — As HEX: color: #252272; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 34, 114); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,54%,29%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 54%, 29%);