HSL(242, 62%, 43%)
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%,43%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 62%, 43%) | color: hsl(242, 62%, 43%) | |
| HEX | #2E2AB2 | color: #2E2AB2 | |
| RGB | rgb(46, 42, 178) | color: rgb(46, 42, 178) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 76%, 0%, 30%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 76%, 70%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 17% 30%) | color: hwb(242 17% 30%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3991 0.2043 273.34) | color: oklch(0.3991 0.2043 273.34) | |
| Lab | lab(27.98 46.38 -70.49) | color: lab(27.98 46.38 -70.49) | |
| LCH | lch(27.98 84.38 303.34) | color: lch(27.98 84.38 303.34) |
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)
#2C2C91 — rgb(44, 44, 145)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2D2D89 — rgb(45, 45, 137)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2E7771 — rgb(46, 119, 113)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 62%, 43%);
text
color: hsl(242, 62%, 43%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 62%, 43%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 62%, 63%), hsl(242, 62%, 43%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 62%, 43%), hsl(242, 62%, 23%))
hex
background-color: #2E2AB2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,62%,43%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 62%, 43%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 62%, 43%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 62%, 43%)?
HEX: #2E2AB2 | RGB: rgb(46, 42, 178) | CMYK: 74%, 76%, 0%, 30% | HSV: 242°, 76%, 70%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2E2AB2?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 62%, 43%). 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%, 43%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 62%, 43%); — As HEX: color: #2E2AB2; — As RGB: color: rgb(46, 42, 178); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,62%,43%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 62%, 43%);