HSL(242, 74%, 80%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,74%,80%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 74%, 80%) | color: hsl(242, 74%, 80%) | |
| HEX | #A9A6F2 | color: #A9A6F2 | |
| RGB | rgb(169, 166, 242) | color: rgb(169, 166, 242) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 31%, 0%, 5%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 31%, 95%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 66% 5%) | color: hwb(242 66% 5%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7564 0.1083 285.3) | color: oklch(0.7564 0.1083 285.3) | |
| Lab | lab(70.95 17.83 -37.57) | color: lab(70.95 17.83 -37.57) | |
| LCH | lch(70.95 41.59 295.39) | color: lch(70.95 41.59 295.39) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#A8A8E0 — rgb(168, 168, 224)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A8A8DB — rgb(168, 168, 219)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A9D1CE — rgb(169, 209, 206)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 74%, 80%);
text
color: hsl(242, 74%, 80%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 74%, 80%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 74%, 100%), hsl(242, 74%, 80%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 74%, 80%), hsl(242, 74%, 60%))
hex
background-color: #A9A6F2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,74%,80%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 74%, 80%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 74%, 80%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 74%, 80%)?
HEX: #A9A6F2 | RGB: rgb(169, 166, 242) | CMYK: 30%, 31%, 0%, 5% | HSV: 242°, 31%, 95%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A9A6F2?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 74%, 80%). 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, 74%, 80%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 74%, 80%); — As HEX: color: #A9A6F2; — As RGB: color: rgb(169, 166, 242); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,74%,80%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 74%, 80%);