HSL(242, 61%, 74%)
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%,74%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 61%, 74%) | color: hsl(242, 61%, 74%) | |
| HEX | #9794E5 | color: #9794E5 | |
| RGB | rgb(151, 148, 229) | color: rgb(151, 148, 229) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 35%, 0%, 10%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 35%, 90%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 59% 10%) | color: hwb(242 59% 10%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7015 0.1174 284.64) | color: oklch(0.7015 0.1174 284.64) | |
| Lab | lab(64.5 19.73 -40.62) | color: lab(64.5 19.73 -40.62) | |
| LCH | lch(64.5 45.16 295.91) | color: lch(64.5 45.16 295.91) |
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)
#9696D1 — rgb(150, 150, 209)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9696CD — rgb(150, 150, 205)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#97C2BF — rgb(151, 194, 191)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 61%, 74%);
text
color: hsl(242, 61%, 74%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 61%, 74%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 61%, 94%), hsl(242, 61%, 74%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 61%, 74%), hsl(242, 61%, 54%))
hex
background-color: #9794E5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,61%,74%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 61%, 74%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 61%, 74%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 61%, 74%)?
HEX: #9794E5 | RGB: rgb(151, 148, 229) | CMYK: 34%, 35%, 0%, 10% | HSV: 242°, 35%, 90%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9794E5?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 61%, 74%). 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%, 74%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 61%, 74%); — As HEX: color: #9794E5; — As RGB: color: rgb(151, 148, 229); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,61%,74%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 61%, 74%);