HSL(242, 20%, 53%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,20%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 20%, 53%) | color: hsl(242, 20%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #716F9F | color: #716F9F | |
| RGB | rgb(113, 111, 159) | color: rgb(113, 111, 159) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 30%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(243, 30%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(243 43% 38%) | color: hwb(243 43% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5626 0.0737 285.68) | color: oklch(0.5626 0.0737 285.68) | |
| Lab | lab(48.74 12.03 -25.6) | color: lab(48.74 12.03 -25.6) | |
| LCH | lch(48.74 28.29 295.17) | color: lch(48.74 28.29 295.17) |
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)
#707093 — rgb(112, 112, 147)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#707091 — rgb(112, 112, 145)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#718A88 — rgb(113, 138, 136)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 20%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(242, 20%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 20%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 20%, 73%), hsl(242, 20%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 20%, 53%), hsl(242, 20%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #716F9F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,20%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 20%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 20%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 20%, 53%)?
HEX: #716F9F | RGB: rgb(113, 111, 159) | CMYK: 29%, 30%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 243°, 30%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #716F9F?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 20%, 53%). 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, 20%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 20%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #716F9F; — As RGB: color: rgb(113, 111, 159); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,20%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 20%, 53%);