HSL(242, 62%, 37%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,62%,37%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 62%, 37%) | color: hsl(242, 62%, 37%) | |
| HEX | #282499 | color: #282499 | |
| RGB | rgb(40, 36, 153) | color: rgb(40, 36, 153) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 76%, 0%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 76%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 14% 40%) | color: hwb(242 14% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3599 0.181 273.91) | color: oklch(0.3599 0.181 273.91) | |
| Lab | lab(23.71 40.92 -62.43) | color: lab(23.71 40.92 -62.43) | |
| LCH | lch(23.71 74.65 303.24) | color: lch(23.71 74.65 303.24) |
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)
#26267D — rgb(38, 38, 125)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#272776 — rgb(39, 39, 118)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#286661 — rgb(40, 102, 97)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 62%, 37%);
text
color: hsl(242, 62%, 37%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 62%, 37%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 62%, 57%), hsl(242, 62%, 37%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 62%, 37%), hsl(242, 62%, 17%))
hex
background-color: #282499;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,62%,37%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 62%, 37%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 62%, 37%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 62%, 37%)?
HEX: #282499 | RGB: rgb(40, 36, 153) | CMYK: 74%, 76%, 0%, 40% | HSV: 242°, 76%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #282499?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 62%, 37%). 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, 62%, 37%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 62%, 37%); — As HEX: color: #282499; — As RGB: color: rgb(40, 36, 153); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,62%,37%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 62%, 37%);