HSL(242, 88%, 36%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,88%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 88%, 36%) | color: hsl(242, 88%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #100BAD | color: #100BAD | |
| RGB | rgb(16, 11, 173) | color: rgb(16, 11, 173) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(91%, 94%, 0%, 32%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 94%, 68%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 4% 32%) | color: hwb(242 4% 32%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3482 0.227 266.66) | color: oklch(0.3482 0.227 266.66) | |
| Lab | lab(21.45 56.53 -78.38) | color: lab(21.45 56.53 -78.38) | |
| LCH | lch(21.45 96.64 305.8) | color: lch(21.45 96.64 305.8) |
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)
#0E0E86 — rgb(14, 14, 134)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#0E0F7C — rgb(14, 15, 124)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#106760 — rgb(16, 103, 96)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 88%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(242, 88%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 88%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 88%, 56%), hsl(242, 88%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 88%, 36%), hsl(242, 88%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #100BAD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,88%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 88%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 88%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 88%, 36%)?
HEX: #100BAD | RGB: rgb(16, 11, 173) | CMYK: 91%, 94%, 0%, 32% | HSV: 242°, 94%, 68%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #100BAD?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 88%, 36%). 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, 88%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 88%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #100BAD; — As RGB: color: rgb(16, 11, 173); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,88%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 88%, 36%);