HSL(242, 60%, 35%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,60%,35%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 60%, 35%) | color: hsl(242, 60%, 35%) | |
| HEX | #27248F | color: #27248F | |
| RGB | rgb(39, 36, 143) | color: rgb(39, 36, 143) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 75%, 0%, 44%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 75%, 56%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 14% 44%) | color: hwb(242 14% 44%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3484 0.1686 274.44) | color: oklch(0.3484 0.1686 274.44) | |
| Lab | lab(22.57 37.42 -58.14) | color: lab(22.57 37.42 -58.14) | |
| LCH | lch(22.57 69.14 302.77) | color: lch(22.57 69.14 302.77) |
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)
#262675 — rgb(38, 38, 117)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#26266F — rgb(38, 38, 111)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#27615C — rgb(39, 97, 92)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 60%, 35%);
text
color: hsl(242, 60%, 35%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 60%, 35%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 60%, 55%), hsl(242, 60%, 35%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 60%, 35%), hsl(242, 60%, 15%))
hex
background-color: #27248F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,60%,35%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 60%, 35%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 60%, 35%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 60%, 35%)?
HEX: #27248F | RGB: rgb(39, 36, 143) | CMYK: 73%, 75%, 0%, 44% | HSV: 242°, 75%, 56%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #27248F?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 60%, 35%). 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, 60%, 35%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 60%, 35%); — As HEX: color: #27248F; — As RGB: color: rgb(39, 36, 143); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,60%,35%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 60%, 35%);