HSL(242, 70%, 39%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,70%,39%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 70%, 39%) | color: hsl(242, 70%, 39%) | |
| HEX | #221EA9 | color: #221EA9 | |
| RGB | rgb(34, 30, 169) | color: rgb(34, 30, 169) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(80%, 82%, 0%, 34%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 82%, 66%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 12% 34%) | color: hwb(242 12% 34%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3671 0.2071 271.02) | color: oklch(0.3671 0.2071 271.02) | |
| Lab | lab(24.1 48.81 -71.53) | color: lab(24.1 48.81 -71.53) | |
| LCH | lch(24.1 86.6 304.31) | color: lch(24.1 86.6 304.31) |
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)
#202087 — rgb(32, 32, 135)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#21217F — rgb(33, 33, 127)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#226D67 — rgb(34, 109, 103)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 70%, 39%);
text
color: hsl(242, 70%, 39%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 70%, 39%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 70%, 59%), hsl(242, 70%, 39%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 70%, 39%), hsl(242, 70%, 19%))
hex
background-color: #221EA9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,70%,39%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 70%, 39%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 70%, 39%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 70%, 39%)?
HEX: #221EA9 | RGB: rgb(34, 30, 169) | CMYK: 80%, 82%, 0%, 34% | HSV: 242°, 82%, 66%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #221EA9?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 70%, 39%). 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, 70%, 39%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 70%, 39%); — As HEX: color: #221EA9; — As RGB: color: rgb(34, 30, 169); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,70%,39%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 70%, 39%);