HSL(242, 57%, 42%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,57%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 57%, 42%) | color: hsl(242, 57%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #322EA8 | color: #322EA8 | |
| RGB | rgb(50, 46, 168) | color: rgb(50, 46, 168) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(70%, 73%, 0%, 34%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 73%, 66%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 18% 34%) | color: hwb(242 18% 34%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3969 0.187 275.14) | color: oklch(0.3969 0.187 275.14) | |
| Lab | lab(28 41.21 -64.45) | color: lab(28 41.21 -64.45) | |
| LCH | lch(28 76.5 302.6) | color: lch(28 76.5 302.6) |
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)
#30308A — rgb(48, 48, 138)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#313183 — rgb(49, 49, 131)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#32736E — rgb(50, 115, 110)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 57%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(242, 57%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 57%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 57%, 62%), hsl(242, 57%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 57%, 42%), hsl(242, 57%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #322EA8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,57%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 57%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 57%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 57%, 42%)?
HEX: #322EA8 | RGB: rgb(50, 46, 168) | CMYK: 70%, 73%, 0%, 34% | HSV: 242°, 73%, 66%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #322EA8?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 57%, 42%). 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, 57%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 57%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #322EA8; — As RGB: color: rgb(50, 46, 168); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,57%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 57%, 42%);