HSL(242, 76%, 46%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,76%,46%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 76%, 46%) | color: hsl(242, 76%, 46%) | |
| HEX | #221CCE | color: #221CCE | |
| RGB | rgb(34, 28, 206) | color: rgb(34, 28, 206) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(83%, 86%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 86%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 11% 19%) | color: hwb(242 11% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4101 0.2496 269.02) | color: oklch(0.4101 0.2496 269.02) | |
| Lab | lab(28.45 60.72 -86.26) | color: lab(28.45 60.72 -86.26) | |
| LCH | lch(28.45 105.49 305.14) | color: lch(28.45 105.49 305.14) |
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)
#1F1FA3 — rgb(31, 31, 163)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#202099 — rgb(32, 32, 153)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#228179 — rgb(34, 129, 121)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 76%, 46%);
text
color: hsl(242, 76%, 46%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 76%, 46%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 76%, 66%), hsl(242, 76%, 46%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 76%, 46%), hsl(242, 76%, 26%))
hex
background-color: #221CCE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,76%,46%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 76%, 46%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 76%, 46%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 76%, 46%)?
HEX: #221CCE | RGB: rgb(34, 28, 206) | CMYK: 83%, 86%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 242°, 86%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #221CCE?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 76%, 46%). 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, 76%, 46%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 76%, 46%); — As HEX: color: #221CCE; — As RGB: color: rgb(34, 28, 206); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,76%,46%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 76%, 46%);