HSL(250, 42%, 42%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(250,42%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(250, 42%, 42%) | color: hsl(250, 42%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #4D3E98 | color: #4D3E98 | |
| RGB | rgb(77, 62, 152) | color: rgb(77, 62, 152) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 59%, 0%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(250, 59%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(250 25% 40%) | color: hwb(250 25% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4305 0.1413 286.51) | color: oklch(0.4305 0.1413 286.51) | |
| Lab | lab(32.46 30.66 -47.39) | color: lab(32.46 30.66 -47.39) | |
| LCH | lch(32.46 56.44 302.9) | color: lch(32.46 56.44 302.9) |
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)
#474682 — rgb(71, 70, 130)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#47497D — rgb(71, 73, 125)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4C716D — rgb(76, 113, 109)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(250, 42%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(250, 42%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(250, 42%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(250, 42%, 62%), hsl(250, 42%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(250, 42%, 42%), hsl(250, 42%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #4D3E98;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(250,42%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(250, 42%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(250, 42%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(250, 42%, 42%)?
HEX: #4D3E98 | RGB: rgb(77, 62, 152) | CMYK: 49%, 59%, 0%, 40% | HSV: 250°, 59%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4D3E98?
The complementary color is HSL(70, 42%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 250°, 10°, and 130°. For analogous combinations, try hues 220° and 280°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(250, 42%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(250, 42%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #4D3E98; — As RGB: color: rgb(77, 62, 152); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(250,42%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(250, 42%, 42%);