HSL(242, 66%, 80%)
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%,80%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 66%, 80%) | color: hsl(242, 66%, 80%) | |
| HEX | #ADAAEE | color: #ADAAEE | |
| RGB | rgb(173, 170, 238) | color: rgb(173, 170, 238) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 29%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(243, 29%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(243 66% 7%) | color: hwb(243 66% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7654 0.0967 285.89) | color: oklch(0.7654 0.0967 285.89) | |
| Lab | lab(72.1 15.76 -33.59) | color: lab(72.1 15.76 -33.59) | |
| LCH | lch(72.1 37.1 295.14) | color: lch(72.1 37.1 295.14) |
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)
#ACACDE — rgb(172, 172, 222)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#ACACDA — rgb(172, 172, 218)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#ADD1CE — rgb(173, 209, 206)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 66%, 80%);
text
color: hsl(242, 66%, 80%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 66%, 80%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 66%, 100%), hsl(242, 66%, 80%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 66%, 80%), hsl(242, 66%, 60%))
hex
background-color: #ADAAEE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,66%,80%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 66%, 80%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 66%, 80%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 66%, 80%)?
HEX: #ADAAEE | RGB: rgb(173, 170, 238) | CMYK: 27%, 29%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 243°, 29%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #ADAAEE?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 66%, 80%). 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%, 80%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 66%, 80%); — As HEX: color: #ADAAEE; — As RGB: color: rgb(173, 170, 238); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,66%,80%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 66%, 80%);