HSL(242, 68%, 45%)
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%,45%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 68%, 45%) | color: hsl(242, 68%, 45%) | |
| HEX | #2A25C1 | color: #2A25C1 | |
| RGB | rgb(42, 37, 193) | color: rgb(42, 37, 193) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(78%, 81%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 81%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 14% 24%) | color: hwb(242 14% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4074 0.2271 271.43) | color: oklch(0.4074 0.2271 271.43) | |
| Lab | lab(28.55 53.39 -78.45) | color: lab(28.55 53.39 -78.45) | |
| LCH | lch(28.55 94.89 304.24) | color: lch(28.55 94.89 304.24) |
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)
#28289B — rgb(40, 40, 155)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#282992 — rgb(40, 41, 146)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2A7D77 — rgb(42, 125, 119)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 68%, 45%);
text
color: hsl(242, 68%, 45%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 68%, 45%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 68%, 65%), hsl(242, 68%, 45%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 68%, 45%), hsl(242, 68%, 25%))
hex
background-color: #2A25C1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,68%,45%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 68%, 45%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 68%, 45%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 68%, 45%)?
HEX: #2A25C1 | RGB: rgb(42, 37, 193) | CMYK: 78%, 81%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 242°, 81%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2A25C1?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 68%, 45%). 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%, 45%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 68%, 45%); — As HEX: color: #2A25C1; — As RGB: color: rgb(42, 37, 193); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,68%,45%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 68%, 45%);