HSL(242, 69%, 44%)
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%,44%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 69%, 44%) | color: hsl(242, 69%, 44%) | |
| HEX | #2823BE | color: #2823BE | |
| RGB | rgb(40, 35, 190) | color: rgb(40, 35, 190) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(79%, 82%, 0%, 25%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 82%, 75%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 14% 25%) | color: hwb(242 14% 25%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4006 0.2258 271.16) | color: oklch(0.4006 0.2258 271.16) | |
| Lab | lab(27.76 53.3 -77.99) | color: lab(27.76 53.3 -77.99) | |
| LCH | lch(27.76 94.46 304.35) | color: lch(27.76 94.46 304.35) |
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)
#262698 — rgb(38, 38, 152)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#262790 — rgb(38, 39, 144)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#287B74 — rgb(40, 123, 116)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 69%, 44%);
text
color: hsl(242, 69%, 44%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 69%, 44%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 69%, 64%), hsl(242, 69%, 44%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 69%, 44%), hsl(242, 69%, 24%))
hex
background-color: #2823BE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,69%,44%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 69%, 44%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 69%, 44%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 69%, 44%)?
HEX: #2823BE | RGB: rgb(40, 35, 190) | CMYK: 79%, 82%, 0%, 25% | HSV: 242°, 82%, 75%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2823BE?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 69%, 44%). 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%, 44%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 69%, 44%); — As HEX: color: #2823BE; — As RGB: color: rgb(40, 35, 190); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,69%,44%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 69%, 44%);