HSL(242, 66%, 55%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,66%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 66%, 55%) | color: hsl(242, 66%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #4641D8 | color: #4641D8 | |
| RGB | rgb(70, 65, 216) | color: rgb(70, 65, 216) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 70%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 70%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 26% 15%) | color: hwb(242 26% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4852 0.2216 275.72) | color: oklch(0.4852 0.2216 275.72) | |
| Lab | lab(37.91 48.26 -76.31) | color: lab(37.91 48.26 -76.31) | |
| LCH | lch(37.91 90.29 302.31) | color: lch(37.91 90.29 302.31) |
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)
#4444B3 — rgb(68, 68, 179)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4445AB — rgb(68, 69, 171)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#469790 — rgb(70, 151, 144)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 66%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(242, 66%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 66%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 66%, 75%), hsl(242, 66%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 66%, 55%), hsl(242, 66%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #4641D8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,66%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 66%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 66%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 66%, 55%)?
HEX: #4641D8 | RGB: rgb(70, 65, 216) | CMYK: 68%, 70%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 242°, 70%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4641D8?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 66%, 55%). 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, 66%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 66%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #4641D8; — As RGB: color: rgb(70, 65, 216); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,66%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 66%, 55%);