HSL(242, 62%, 56%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,62%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 62%, 56%) | color: hsl(242, 62%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #4E49D4 | color: #4E49D4 | |
| RGB | rgb(78, 73, 212) | color: rgb(78, 73, 212) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(63%, 66%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 66%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 28% 17%) | color: hwb(242 28% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4992 0.2061 277.47) | color: oklch(0.4992 0.2061 277.47) | |
| Lab | lab(39.81 43.37 -70.88) | color: lab(39.81 43.37 -70.88) | |
| LCH | lch(39.81 83.1 301.46) | color: lch(39.81 83.1 301.46) |
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)
#4C4CB2 — rgb(76, 76, 178)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4C4DAA — rgb(76, 77, 170)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4E9892 — rgb(78, 152, 146)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 62%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(242, 62%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 62%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 62%, 76%), hsl(242, 62%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 62%, 56%), hsl(242, 62%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #4E49D4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,62%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 62%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 62%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 62%, 56%)?
HEX: #4E49D4 | RGB: rgb(78, 73, 212) | CMYK: 63%, 66%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 242°, 66%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4E49D4?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 62%, 56%). 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, 62%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 62%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #4E49D4; — As RGB: color: rgb(78, 73, 212); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,62%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 62%, 56%);