HSL(242, 69%, 36%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,69%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 69%, 36%) | color: hsl(242, 69%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #211C9B | color: #211C9B | |
| RGB | rgb(33, 28, 155) | color: rgb(33, 28, 155) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(79%, 82%, 0%, 39%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 82%, 61%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 11% 39%) | color: hwb(242 11% 39%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3475 0.1925 271.86) | color: oklch(0.3475 0.1925 271.86) | |
| Lab | lab(22.02 45.29 -66.48) | color: lab(22.02 45.29 -66.48) | |
| LCH | lch(22.02 80.44 304.26) | color: lch(22.02 80.44 304.26) |
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)
#1F1F7C — rgb(31, 31, 124)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1F2075 — rgb(31, 32, 117)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#21645F — rgb(33, 100, 95)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 69%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(242, 69%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 69%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 69%, 56%), hsl(242, 69%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 69%, 36%), hsl(242, 69%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #211C9B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,69%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 69%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 69%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 69%, 36%)?
HEX: #211C9B | RGB: rgb(33, 28, 155) | CMYK: 79%, 82%, 0%, 39% | HSV: 242°, 82%, 61%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #211C9B?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 69%, 36%). 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, 69%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 69%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #211C9B; — As RGB: color: rgb(33, 28, 155); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,69%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 69%, 36%);