HSL(242, 67%, 38%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,67%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 67%, 38%) | color: hsl(242, 67%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #2420A2 | color: #2420A2 | |
| RGB | rgb(36, 32, 162) | color: rgb(36, 32, 162) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(78%, 80%, 0%, 36%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 80%, 64%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 13% 36%) | color: hwb(242 13% 36%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3623 0.1967 272.05) | color: oklch(0.3623 0.1967 272.05) | |
| Lab | lab(23.72 45.72 -67.91) | color: lab(23.72 45.72 -67.91) | |
| LCH | lch(23.72 81.87 303.95) | color: lch(23.72 81.87 303.95) |
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)
#222283 — rgb(34, 34, 131)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#23237B — rgb(35, 35, 123)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#246A64 — rgb(36, 106, 100)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 67%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(242, 67%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 67%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 67%, 58%), hsl(242, 67%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 67%, 38%), hsl(242, 67%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #2420A2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,67%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 67%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 67%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 67%, 38%)?
HEX: #2420A2 | RGB: rgb(36, 32, 162) | CMYK: 78%, 80%, 0%, 36% | HSV: 242°, 80%, 64%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2420A2?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 67%, 38%). 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, 67%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 67%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #2420A2; — As RGB: color: rgb(36, 32, 162); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,67%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 67%, 38%);