HSL(242, 61%, 39%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,61%,39%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 61%, 39%) | color: hsl(242, 61%, 39%) | |
| HEX | #2B27A0 | color: #2B27A0 | |
| RGB | rgb(43, 39, 160) | color: rgb(43, 39, 160) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 76%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 76%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 15% 37%) | color: hwb(242 15% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3737 0.186 274.08) | color: oklch(0.3737 0.186 274.08) | |
| Lab | lab(25.27 41.84 -64.13) | color: lab(25.27 41.84 -64.13) | |
| LCH | lch(25.27 76.57 303.12) | color: lch(25.27 76.57 303.12) |
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)
#292983 — rgb(41, 41, 131)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2A2A7C — rgb(42, 42, 124)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2B6C67 — rgb(43, 108, 103)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 61%, 39%);
text
color: hsl(242, 61%, 39%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 61%, 39%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 61%, 59%), hsl(242, 61%, 39%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 61%, 39%), hsl(242, 61%, 19%))
hex
background-color: #2B27A0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,61%,39%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 61%, 39%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 61%, 39%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 61%, 39%)?
HEX: #2B27A0 | RGB: rgb(43, 39, 160) | CMYK: 73%, 76%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 242°, 76%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2B27A0?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 61%, 39%). 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, 61%, 39%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 61%, 39%); — As HEX: color: #2B27A0; — As RGB: color: rgb(43, 39, 160); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,61%,39%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 61%, 39%);