HSL(240, 42%, 15%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(240,42%,15%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(240, 42%, 15%) | color: hsl(240, 42%, 15%) | |
| HEX | #161636 | color: #161636 | |
| RGB | rgb(22, 22, 54) | color: rgb(22, 22, 54) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(59%, 59%, 0%, 79%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 59%, 21%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 9% 79%) | color: hwb(240 9% 79%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2205 0.0609 280.17) | color: oklch(0.2205 0.0609 280.17) | |
| Lab | lab(9.08 10.96 -21.05) | color: lab(9.08 10.96 -21.05) | |
| LCH | lch(9.08 23.73 297.5) | color: lch(9.08 23.73 297.5) |
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)
#16162E — rgb(22, 22, 46)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#16162C — rgb(22, 22, 44)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#162827 — rgb(22, 40, 39)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(240, 42%, 15%);
text
color: hsl(240, 42%, 15%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(240, 42%, 15%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(240, 42%, 35%), hsl(240, 42%, 15%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(240, 42%, 15%), hsl(240, 42%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #161636;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(240,42%,15%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(240, 42%, 15%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(240, 42%, 15%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(240, 42%, 15%)?
HEX: #161636 | RGB: rgb(22, 22, 54) | CMYK: 59%, 59%, 0%, 79% | HSV: 240°, 59%, 21%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #161636?
The complementary color is HSL(60, 42%, 15%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 240°, 0°, and 120°. For analogous combinations, try hues 210° and 270°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(240, 42%, 15%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(240, 42%, 15%); — As HEX: color: #161636; — As RGB: color: rgb(22, 22, 54); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(240,42%,15%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(240, 42%, 15%);