HSL(242, 68%, 81%)
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%,81%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 68%, 81%) | color: hsl(242, 68%, 81%) | |
| HEX | #B0AEEF | color: #B0AEEF | |
| RGB | rgb(176, 174, 239) | color: rgb(176, 174, 239) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 27%, 0%, 6%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 27%, 94%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 69% 6%) | color: hwb(242 69% 6%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.776 0.0921 285.45) | color: oklch(0.776 0.0921 285.45) | |
| Lab | lab(73.37 14.65 -32.14) | color: lab(73.37 14.65 -32.14) | |
| LCH | lch(73.37 35.32 294.5) | color: lch(73.37 35.32 294.5) |
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)
#AFAFDF — rgb(175, 175, 223)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#AFAFDC — rgb(175, 175, 220)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B0D3D0 — rgb(176, 211, 208)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 68%, 81%);
text
color: hsl(242, 68%, 81%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 68%, 81%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 68%, 100%), hsl(242, 68%, 81%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 68%, 81%), hsl(242, 68%, 61%))
hex
background-color: #B0AEEF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,68%,81%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 68%, 81%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 68%, 81%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 68%, 81%)?
HEX: #B0AEEF | RGB: rgb(176, 174, 239) | CMYK: 26%, 27%, 0%, 6% | HSV: 242°, 27%, 94%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B0AEEF?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 68%, 81%). 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%, 81%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 68%, 81%); — As HEX: color: #B0AEEF; — As RGB: color: rgb(176, 174, 239); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,68%,81%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 68%, 81%);