HSL(242, 60%, 60%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,60%,60%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 60%, 60%) | color: hsl(242, 60%, 60%) | |
| HEX | #605CD6 | color: #605CD6 | |
| RGB | rgb(96, 92, 214) | color: rgb(96, 92, 214) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(55%, 57%, 0%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 57%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 36% 16%) | color: hwb(242 36% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5457 0.1819 279.97) | color: oklch(0.5457 0.1819 279.97) | |
| Lab | lab(45.63 35.6 -62.5) | color: lab(45.63 35.6 -62.5) | |
| LCH | lch(45.63 71.93 299.67) | color: lch(45.63 71.93 299.67) |
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)
#5E5EB8 — rgb(94, 94, 184)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5F5FB1 — rgb(95, 95, 177)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#60A19C — rgb(96, 161, 156)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 60%, 60%);
text
color: hsl(242, 60%, 60%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 60%, 60%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 60%, 80%), hsl(242, 60%, 60%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 60%, 60%), hsl(242, 60%, 40%))
hex
background-color: #605CD6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,60%,60%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 60%, 60%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 60%, 60%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 60%, 60%)?
HEX: #605CD6 | RGB: rgb(96, 92, 214) | CMYK: 55%, 57%, 0%, 16% | HSV: 242°, 57%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #605CD6?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 60%, 60%). 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, 60%, 60%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 60%, 60%); — As HEX: color: #605CD6; — As RGB: color: rgb(96, 92, 214); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,60%,60%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 60%, 60%);