HSL(242, 55%, 30%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,55%,30%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 55%, 30%) | color: hsl(242, 55%, 30%) | |
| HEX | #252277 | color: #252277 | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 34, 119) | color: rgb(37, 34, 119) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 71%, 0%, 53%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 71%, 47%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 14% 53%) | color: hwb(242 14% 53%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3187 0.1396 276.52) | color: oklch(0.3187 0.1396 276.52) | |
| Lab | lab(19.51 29.98 -48.04) | color: lab(19.51 29.98 -48.04) | |
| LCH | lch(19.51 56.63 301.97) | color: lch(19.51 56.63 301.97) |
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)
#242462 — rgb(36, 36, 98)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#24245E — rgb(36, 36, 94)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#25524F — rgb(37, 82, 79)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 55%, 30%);
text
color: hsl(242, 55%, 30%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 55%, 30%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 55%, 50%), hsl(242, 55%, 30%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 55%, 30%), hsl(242, 55%, 10%))
hex
background-color: #252277;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,55%,30%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 55%, 30%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 55%, 30%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 55%, 30%)?
HEX: #252277 | RGB: rgb(37, 34, 119) | CMYK: 69%, 71%, 0%, 53% | HSV: 242°, 71%, 47%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #252277?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 55%, 30%). 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, 55%, 30%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 55%, 30%); — As HEX: color: #252277; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 34, 119); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,55%,30%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 55%, 30%);