HSL(242, 68%, 42%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,68%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 68%, 42%) | color: hsl(242, 68%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #2722B4 | color: #2722B4 | |
| RGB | rgb(39, 34, 180) | color: rgb(39, 34, 180) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(78%, 81%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 81%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 13% 29%) | color: hwb(242 13% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3873 0.2154 271.58) | color: oklch(0.3873 0.2154 271.58) | |
| Lab | lab(26.36 50.62 -74.38) | color: lab(26.36 50.62 -74.38) | |
| LCH | lch(26.36 89.97 304.24) | color: lch(26.36 89.97 304.24) |
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)
#252591 — rgb(37, 37, 145)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#252688 — rgb(37, 38, 136)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#27756F — rgb(39, 117, 111)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 68%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(242, 68%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 68%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 68%, 62%), hsl(242, 68%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 68%, 42%), hsl(242, 68%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #2722B4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,68%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 68%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 68%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 68%, 42%)?
HEX: #2722B4 | RGB: rgb(39, 34, 180) | CMYK: 78%, 81%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 242°, 81%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2722B4?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 68%, 42%). 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, 68%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 68%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #2722B4; — As RGB: color: rgb(39, 34, 180); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,68%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 68%, 42%);