HSL(242, 55%, 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(242,55%,54%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 55%, 54%) | color: hsl(242, 55%, 54%) | |
| HEX | #4D49CA | color: #4D49CA | |
| RGB | rgb(77, 73, 202) | color: rgb(77, 73, 202) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(62%, 64%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 64%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 28% 21%) | color: hwb(242 28% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4899 0.1936 277.87) | color: oklch(0.4899 0.1936 277.87) | |
| Lab | lab(38.91 39.98 -66.58) | color: lab(38.91 39.98 -66.58) | |
| LCH | lch(38.91 77.66 300.98) | color: lch(38.91 77.66 300.98) |
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)
#4B4BAB — rgb(75, 75, 171)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4C4CA3 — rgb(76, 76, 163)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4D928D — rgb(77, 146, 141)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 55%, 54%);
text
color: hsl(242, 55%, 54%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 55%, 54%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 55%, 74%), hsl(242, 55%, 54%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 55%, 54%), hsl(242, 55%, 34%))
hex
background-color: #4D49CA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,55%,54%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 55%, 54%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 55%, 54%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 55%, 54%)?
HEX: #4D49CA | RGB: rgb(77, 73, 202) | CMYK: 62%, 64%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 242°, 64%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4D49CA?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 55%, 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, 55%, 54%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 55%, 54%); — As HEX: color: #4D49CA; — As RGB: color: rgb(77, 73, 202); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,55%,54%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 55%, 54%);