HSL(242, 70%, 47%)
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%,47%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 70%, 47%) | color: hsl(242, 70%, 47%) | |
| HEX | #2A24CC | color: #2A24CC | |
| RGB | rgb(42, 36, 204) | color: rgb(42, 36, 204) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(79%, 82%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 82%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 14% 20%) | color: hwb(242 14% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4191 0.2403 270.82) | color: oklch(0.4191 0.2403 270.82) | |
| Lab | lab(29.69 57.19 -83) | color: lab(29.69 57.19 -83) | |
| LCH | lch(29.69 100.8 304.57) | color: lch(29.69 100.8 304.57) |
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)
#2727A3 — rgb(39, 39, 163)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#28289A — rgb(40, 40, 154)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2A837C — rgb(42, 131, 124)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 70%, 47%);
text
color: hsl(242, 70%, 47%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 70%, 47%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 70%, 67%), hsl(242, 70%, 47%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 70%, 47%), hsl(242, 70%, 27%))
hex
background-color: #2A24CC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,70%,47%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 70%, 47%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 70%, 47%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 70%, 47%)?
HEX: #2A24CC | RGB: rgb(42, 36, 204) | CMYK: 79%, 82%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 242°, 82%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2A24CC?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 70%, 47%). 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%, 47%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 70%, 47%); — As HEX: color: #2A24CC; — As RGB: color: rgb(42, 36, 204); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,70%,47%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 70%, 47%);