HSL(242, 84%, 40%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,84%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 84%, 40%) | color: hsl(242, 84%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #1610BC | color: #1610BC | |
| RGB | rgb(22, 16, 188) | color: rgb(22, 16, 188) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(88%, 91%, 0%, 26%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 91%, 74%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 7% 26%) | color: hwb(242 7% 26%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3734 0.2394 267.33) | color: oklch(0.3734 0.2394 267.33) | |
| Lab | lab(24.23 59.38 -82.72) | color: lab(24.23 59.38 -82.72) | |
| LCH | lch(24.23 101.83 305.67) | color: lch(24.23 101.83 305.67) |
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)
#131392 — rgb(19, 19, 146)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#141488 — rgb(20, 20, 136)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#16726A — rgb(22, 114, 106)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 84%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(242, 84%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 84%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 84%, 60%), hsl(242, 84%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 84%, 40%), hsl(242, 84%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #1610BC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,84%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 84%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 84%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 84%, 40%)?
HEX: #1610BC | RGB: rgb(22, 16, 188) | CMYK: 88%, 91%, 0%, 26% | HSV: 242°, 91%, 74%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1610BC?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 84%, 40%). 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, 84%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 84%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #1610BC; — As RGB: color: rgb(22, 16, 188); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,84%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 84%, 40%);