HSL(242, 43%, 62%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,43%,62%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 43%, 62%) | color: hsl(242, 43%, 62%) | |
| HEX | #7774C8 | color: #7774C8 | |
| RGB | rgb(119, 116, 200) | color: rgb(119, 116, 200) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 42%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 42%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 45% 22%) | color: hwb(242 45% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.599 0.1259 283.54) | color: oklch(0.599 0.1259 283.54) | |
| Lab | lab(52.49 22.02 -43.41) | color: lab(52.49 22.02 -43.41) | |
| LCH | lch(52.49 48.68 296.9) | color: lch(52.49 48.68 296.9) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#7676B4 — rgb(118, 118, 180)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7676AF — rgb(118, 118, 175)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#77A4A0 — rgb(119, 164, 160)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 43%, 62%);
text
color: hsl(242, 43%, 62%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 43%, 62%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 43%, 82%), hsl(242, 43%, 62%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 43%, 62%), hsl(242, 43%, 42%))
hex
background-color: #7774C8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,43%,62%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 43%, 62%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 43%, 62%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 43%, 62%)?
HEX: #7774C8 | RGB: rgb(119, 116, 200) | CMYK: 41%, 42%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 242°, 42%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7774C8?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 43%, 62%). 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, 43%, 62%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 43%, 62%); — As HEX: color: #7774C8; — As RGB: color: rgb(119, 116, 200); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,43%,62%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 43%, 62%);