HSL(242, 60%, 65%)
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%,65%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 60%, 65%) | color: hsl(242, 60%, 65%) | |
| HEX | #7470DB | color: #7470DB | |
| RGB | rgb(116, 112, 219) | color: rgb(116, 112, 219) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(47%, 49%, 0%, 14%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 49%, 86%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 44% 14%) | color: hwb(242 44% 14%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6004 0.1586 282.19) | color: oklch(0.6004 0.1586 282.19) | |
| Lab | lab(52.3 29.24 -54.51) | color: lab(52.3 29.24 -54.51) | |
| LCH | lch(52.3 61.86 298.21) | color: lch(52.3 61.86 298.21) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#7272C1 — rgb(114, 114, 193)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7373BB — rgb(115, 115, 187)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#74ADA8 — rgb(116, 173, 168)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 60%, 65%);
text
color: hsl(242, 60%, 65%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 60%, 65%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 60%, 85%), hsl(242, 60%, 65%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 60%, 65%), hsl(242, 60%, 45%))
hex
background-color: #7470DB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,60%,65%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 60%, 65%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 60%, 65%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 60%, 65%)?
HEX: #7470DB | RGB: rgb(116, 112, 219) | CMYK: 47%, 49%, 0%, 14% | HSV: 242°, 49%, 86%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7470DB?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 60%, 65%). 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%, 65%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 60%, 65%); — As HEX: color: #7470DB; — As RGB: color: rgb(116, 112, 219); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,60%,65%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 60%, 65%);