HSL(242, 34%, 34%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,34%,34%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 34%, 34%) | color: hsl(242, 34%, 34%) | |
| HEX | #3B3974 | color: #3B3974 | |
| RGB | rgb(59, 57, 116) | color: rgb(59, 57, 116) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 51%, 0%, 55%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 51%, 45%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 22% 55%) | color: hwb(242 22% 55%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3784 0.0983 282.16) | color: oklch(0.3784 0.0983 282.16) | |
| Lab | lab(27.06 17.98 -33.8) | color: lab(27.06 17.98 -33.8) | |
| LCH | lch(27.06 38.28 298.01) | color: lch(27.06 38.28 298.01) |
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)
#3A3A66 — rgb(58, 58, 102)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3A3A62 — rgb(58, 58, 98)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3B5A58 — rgb(59, 90, 88)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 34%, 34%);
text
color: hsl(242, 34%, 34%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 34%, 34%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 34%, 54%), hsl(242, 34%, 34%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 34%, 34%), hsl(242, 34%, 14%))
hex
background-color: #3B3974;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,34%,34%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 34%, 34%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 34%, 34%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 34%, 34%)?
HEX: #3B3974 | RGB: rgb(59, 57, 116) | CMYK: 49%, 51%, 0%, 55% | HSV: 242°, 51%, 45%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3B3974?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 34%, 34%). 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, 34%, 34%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 34%, 34%); — As HEX: color: #3B3974; — As RGB: color: rgb(59, 57, 116); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,34%,34%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 34%, 34%);