HSL(243, 40%, 60%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(243,40%,60%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(243, 40%, 60%) | color: hsl(243, 40%, 60%) | |
| HEX | #7470C2 | color: #7470C2 | |
| RGB | rgb(116, 112, 194) | color: rgb(116, 112, 194) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 42%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(243, 42%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(243 44% 24%) | color: hwb(243 44% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5854 0.1235 284.12) | color: oklch(0.5854 0.1235 284.12) | |
| Lab | lab(50.92 21.93 -42.48) | color: lab(50.92 21.93 -42.48) | |
| LCH | lch(50.92 47.81 297.3) | color: lch(50.92 47.81 297.3) |
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)
#7272AE — rgb(114, 114, 174)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7373A9 — rgb(115, 115, 169)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#749E9B — rgb(116, 158, 155)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(243, 40%, 60%);
text
color: hsl(243, 40%, 60%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(243, 40%, 60%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(243, 40%, 80%), hsl(243, 40%, 60%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(243, 40%, 60%), hsl(243, 40%, 40%))
hex
background-color: #7470C2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(243,40%,60%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(243, 40%, 60%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(243, 40%, 60%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(243, 40%, 60%)?
HEX: #7470C2 | RGB: rgb(116, 112, 194) | CMYK: 40%, 42%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 243°, 42%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7470C2?
The complementary color is HSL(63, 40%, 60%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 243°, 3°, and 123°. For analogous combinations, try hues 213° and 273°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(243, 40%, 60%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(243, 40%, 60%); — As HEX: color: #7470C2; — As RGB: color: rgb(116, 112, 194); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(243,40%,60%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(243, 40%, 60%);