HSL(242, 78%, 41%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,78%,41%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 78%, 41%) | color: hsl(242, 78%, 41%) | |
| HEX | #1C17BA | color: #1C17BA | |
| RGB | rgb(28, 23, 186) | color: rgb(28, 23, 186) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(85%, 88%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 88%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 9% 27%) | color: hwb(242 9% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3783 0.2324 268.65) | color: oklch(0.3783 0.2324 268.65) | |
| Lab | lab(24.96 56.65 -80.29) | color: lab(24.96 56.65 -80.29) | |
| LCH | lch(24.96 98.26 305.21) | color: lch(24.96 98.26 305.21) |
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)
#1A1A93 — rgb(26, 26, 147)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1A1B89 — rgb(26, 27, 137)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#1C736D — rgb(28, 115, 109)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 78%, 41%);
text
color: hsl(242, 78%, 41%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 78%, 41%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 78%, 61%), hsl(242, 78%, 41%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 78%, 41%), hsl(242, 78%, 21%))
hex
background-color: #1C17BA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,78%,41%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 78%, 41%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 78%, 41%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 78%, 41%)?
HEX: #1C17BA | RGB: rgb(28, 23, 186) | CMYK: 85%, 88%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 242°, 88%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1C17BA?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 78%, 41%). 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, 78%, 41%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 78%, 41%); — As HEX: color: #1C17BA; — As RGB: color: rgb(28, 23, 186); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,78%,41%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 78%, 41%);