HSL(242, 67%, 56%)
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%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 67%, 56%) | color: hsl(242, 67%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #4944DA | color: #4944DA | |
| RGB | rgb(73, 68, 218) | color: rgb(73, 68, 218) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(67%, 69%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 69%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 26% 15%) | color: hwb(242 26% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4935 0.2202 276.13) | color: oklch(0.4935 0.2202 276.13) | |
| Lab | lab(38.92 47.55 -75.8) | color: lab(38.92 47.55 -75.8) | |
| LCH | lch(38.92 89.48 302.1) | color: lch(38.92 89.48 302.1) |
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)
#4747B6 — rgb(71, 71, 182)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4748AD — rgb(71, 72, 173)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#499993 — rgb(73, 153, 147)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 67%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(242, 67%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 67%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 67%, 76%), hsl(242, 67%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 67%, 56%), hsl(242, 67%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #4944DA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,67%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 67%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 67%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 67%, 56%)?
HEX: #4944DA | RGB: rgb(73, 68, 218) | CMYK: 67%, 69%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 242°, 69%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4944DA?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 67%, 56%). 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%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 67%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #4944DA; — As RGB: color: rgb(73, 68, 218); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,67%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 67%, 56%);