HSL(242, 90%, 83%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,90%,83%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 90%, 83%) | color: hsl(242, 90%, 83%) | |
| HEX | #AFADFB | color: #AFADFB | |
| RGB | rgb(175, 173, 251) | color: rgb(175, 173, 251) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 31%, 0%, 2%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 31%, 98%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 68% 2%) | color: hwb(242 68% 2%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7785 0.1104 284.7) | color: oklch(0.7785 0.1104 284.7) | |
| Lab | lab(73.52 17.84 -38.41) | color: lab(73.52 17.84 -38.41) | |
| LCH | lch(73.52 42.35 294.91) | color: lch(73.52 42.35 294.91) |
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)
#AEAEE8 — rgb(174, 174, 232)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#AEAEE4 — rgb(174, 174, 228)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#AFD9D6 — rgb(175, 217, 214)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 90%, 83%);
text
color: hsl(242, 90%, 83%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 90%, 83%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 90%, 100%), hsl(242, 90%, 83%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 90%, 83%), hsl(242, 90%, 63%))
hex
background-color: #AFADFB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,90%,83%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 90%, 83%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 90%, 83%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 90%, 83%)?
HEX: #AFADFB | RGB: rgb(175, 173, 251) | CMYK: 30%, 31%, 0%, 2% | HSV: 242°, 31%, 98%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #AFADFB?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 90%, 83%). 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, 90%, 83%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 90%, 83%); — As HEX: color: #AFADFB; — As RGB: color: rgb(175, 173, 251); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,90%,83%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 90%, 83%);