HSL(242, 86%, 18%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,86%,18%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 86%, 18%) | color: hsl(242, 86%, 18%) | |
| HEX | #090655 | color: #090655 | |
| RGB | rgb(9, 6, 85) | color: rgb(9, 6, 85) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(89%, 93%, 0%, 67%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 93%, 33%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 2% 67%) | color: hwb(242 2% 67%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2178 0.131 269.71) | color: oklch(0.2178 0.131 269.71) | |
| Lab | lab(7.62 31.86 -45.28) | color: lab(7.62 31.86 -45.28) | |
| LCH | lch(7.62 55.37 305.13) | color: lch(7.62 55.37 305.13) |
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)
#080842 — rgb(8, 8, 66)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#08083D — rgb(8, 8, 61)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#09332F — rgb(9, 51, 47)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 86%, 18%);
text
color: hsl(242, 86%, 18%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 86%, 18%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 86%, 38%), hsl(242, 86%, 18%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 86%, 18%), hsl(242, 86%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #090655;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,86%,18%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 86%, 18%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 86%, 18%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 86%, 18%)?
HEX: #090655 | RGB: rgb(9, 6, 85) | CMYK: 89%, 93%, 0%, 67% | HSV: 242°, 93%, 33%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #090655?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 86%, 18%). 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, 86%, 18%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 86%, 18%); — As HEX: color: #090655; — As RGB: color: rgb(9, 6, 85); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,86%,18%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 86%, 18%);