HSL(242, 68%, 77%)
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%,77%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 68%, 77%) | color: hsl(242, 68%, 77%) | |
| HEX | #9F9CEC | color: #9F9CEC | |
| RGB | rgb(159, 156, 236) | color: rgb(159, 156, 236) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 34%, 0%, 7%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 34%, 93%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 61% 7%) | color: hwb(242 61% 7%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7265 0.115 284.87) | color: oklch(0.7265 0.115 284.87) | |
| Lab | lab(67.43 19.17 -39.84) | color: lab(67.43 19.17 -39.84) | |
| LCH | lch(67.43 44.21 295.7) | color: lch(67.43 44.21 295.7) |
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)
#9E9ED9 — rgb(158, 158, 217)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9E9ED4 — rgb(158, 158, 212)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9FC9C6 — rgb(159, 201, 198)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 68%, 77%);
text
color: hsl(242, 68%, 77%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 68%, 77%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 68%, 97%), hsl(242, 68%, 77%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 68%, 77%), hsl(242, 68%, 57%))
hex
background-color: #9F9CEC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,68%,77%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 68%, 77%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 68%, 77%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 68%, 77%)?
HEX: #9F9CEC | RGB: rgb(159, 156, 236) | CMYK: 33%, 34%, 0%, 7% | HSV: 242°, 34%, 93%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9F9CEC?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 68%, 77%). 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%, 77%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 68%, 77%); — As HEX: color: #9F9CEC; — As RGB: color: rgb(159, 156, 236); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,68%,77%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 68%, 77%);