HSL(242, 62%, 49%)
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%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 62%, 49%) | color: hsl(242, 62%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #352FCA | color: #352FCA | |
| RGB | rgb(53, 47, 202) | color: rgb(53, 47, 202) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 77%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 77%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 18% 21%) | color: hwb(242 18% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4357 0.2264 273.37) | color: oklch(0.4357 0.2264 273.37) | |
| Lab | lab(31.93 51.97 -78.12) | color: lab(31.93 51.97 -78.12) | |
| LCH | lch(31.93 93.83 303.63) | color: lch(31.93 93.83 303.63) |
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)
#3232A4 — rgb(50, 50, 164)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#33339C — rgb(51, 51, 156)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#358780 — rgb(53, 135, 128)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 62%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(242, 62%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 62%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 62%, 69%), hsl(242, 62%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 62%, 49%), hsl(242, 62%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #352FCA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,62%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 62%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 62%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 62%, 49%)?
HEX: #352FCA | RGB: rgb(53, 47, 202) | CMYK: 74%, 77%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 242°, 77%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #352FCA?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 62%, 49%). 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%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 62%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #352FCA; — As RGB: color: rgb(53, 47, 202); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,62%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 62%, 49%);