HSL(242, 80%, 74%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,80%,74%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 80%, 74%) | color: hsl(242, 80%, 74%) | |
| HEX | #8B88F2 | color: #8B88F2 | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 136, 242) | color: rgb(139, 136, 242) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 44%, 0%, 5%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 44%, 95%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 53% 5%) | color: hwb(242 53% 5%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6763 0.1537 282.76) | color: oklch(0.6763 0.1537 282.76) | |
| Lab | lab(61.23 27.12 -53.02) | color: lab(61.23 27.12 -53.02) | |
| LCH | lch(61.23 59.55 297.09) | color: lch(61.23 59.55 297.09) |
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)
#8A8AD8 — rgb(138, 138, 216)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8A8AD2 — rgb(138, 138, 210)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8BC4C0 — rgb(139, 196, 192)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 80%, 74%);
text
color: hsl(242, 80%, 74%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 80%, 74%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 80%, 94%), hsl(242, 80%, 74%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 80%, 74%), hsl(242, 80%, 54%))
hex
background-color: #8B88F2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,80%,74%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 80%, 74%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 80%, 74%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 80%, 74%)?
HEX: #8B88F2 | RGB: rgb(139, 136, 242) | CMYK: 43%, 44%, 0%, 5% | HSV: 242°, 44%, 95%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8B88F2?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 80%, 74%). 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, 80%, 74%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 80%, 74%); — As HEX: color: #8B88F2; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 136, 242); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,80%,74%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 80%, 74%);