HSL(242, 58%, 59%)
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%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 58%, 59%) | color: hsl(242, 58%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #5E5AD3 | color: #5E5AD3 | |
| RGB | rgb(94, 90, 211) | color: rgb(94, 90, 211) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(55%, 57%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 57%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 36% 17%) | color: hwb(242 36% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5385 0.1809 279.9) | color: oklch(0.5385 0.1809 279.9) | |
| Lab | lab(44.79 35.49 -62.14) | color: lab(44.79 35.49 -62.14) | |
| LCH | lch(44.79 71.56 299.73) | color: lch(44.79 71.56 299.73) |
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)
#5C5CB6 — rgb(92, 92, 182)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5D5DAF — rgb(93, 93, 175)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5E9F9A — rgb(94, 159, 154)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 58%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(242, 58%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 58%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 58%, 79%), hsl(242, 58%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 58%, 59%), hsl(242, 58%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #5E5AD3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,58%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 58%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 58%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 58%, 59%)?
HEX: #5E5AD3 | RGB: rgb(94, 90, 211) | CMYK: 55%, 57%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 242°, 57%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5E5AD3?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 58%, 59%). 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%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 58%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #5E5AD3; — As RGB: color: rgb(94, 90, 211); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,58%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 58%, 59%);