HSL(242, 58%, 39%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,58%,39%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 58%, 39%) | color: hsl(242, 58%, 39%) | |
| HEX | #2E2A9D | color: #2E2A9D | |
| RGB | rgb(46, 42, 157) | color: rgb(46, 42, 157) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 73%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 73%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 17% 38%) | color: hwb(242 17% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3769 0.1784 275.14) | color: oklch(0.3769 0.1784 275.14) | |
| Lab | lab(25.77 39.41 -61.46) | color: lab(25.77 39.41 -61.46) | |
| LCH | lch(25.77 73.01 302.67) | color: lch(25.77 73.01 302.67) |
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)
#2C2C81 — rgb(44, 44, 129)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2D2D7B — rgb(45, 45, 123)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2E6B66 — rgb(46, 107, 102)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 58%, 39%);
text
color: hsl(242, 58%, 39%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 58%, 39%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 58%, 59%), hsl(242, 58%, 39%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 58%, 39%), hsl(242, 58%, 19%))
hex
background-color: #2E2A9D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,58%,39%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 58%, 39%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 58%, 39%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 58%, 39%)?
HEX: #2E2A9D | RGB: rgb(46, 42, 157) | CMYK: 71%, 73%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 242°, 73%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2E2A9D?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 58%, 39%). 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, 58%, 39%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 58%, 39%); — As HEX: color: #2E2A9D; — As RGB: color: rgb(46, 42, 157); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,58%,39%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 58%, 39%);