HSL(242, 70%, 49%)
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%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 70%, 49%) | color: hsl(242, 70%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #2B25D4 | color: #2B25D4 | |
| RGB | rgb(43, 37, 212) | color: rgb(43, 37, 212) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(80%, 83%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 83%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 14% 17%) | color: hwb(242 14% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4299 0.2481 270.59) | color: oklch(0.4299 0.2481 270.59) | |
| Lab | lab(30.85 59.17 -85.73) | color: lab(30.85 59.17 -85.73) | |
| LCH | lch(30.85 104.17 304.61) | color: lch(30.85 104.17 304.61) |
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)
#2828AA — rgb(40, 40, 170)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2929A0 — rgb(41, 41, 160)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2B8881 — rgb(43, 136, 129)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 70%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(242, 70%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 70%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 70%, 69%), hsl(242, 70%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 70%, 49%), hsl(242, 70%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #2B25D4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,70%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 70%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 70%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 70%, 49%)?
HEX: #2B25D4 | RGB: rgb(43, 37, 212) | CMYK: 80%, 83%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 242°, 83%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2B25D4?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 70%, 49%). 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%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 70%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #2B25D4; — As RGB: color: rgb(43, 37, 212); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,70%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 70%, 49%);