HSL(242, 65%, 61%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,65%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 65%, 61%) | color: hsl(242, 65%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #5F5BDC | color: #5F5BDC | |
| RGB | rgb(95, 91, 220) | color: rgb(95, 91, 220) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 59%, 0%, 14%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 59%, 86%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 35% 14%) | color: hwb(242 35% 14%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5477 0.1912 279.39) | color: oklch(0.5477 0.1912 279.39) | |
| Lab | lab(45.74 37.92 -65.73) | color: lab(45.74 37.92 -65.73) | |
| LCH | lch(45.74 75.88 299.98) | color: lch(45.74 75.88 299.98) |
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)
#5D5DBD — rgb(93, 93, 189)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5E5EB5 — rgb(94, 94, 181)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5FA49F — rgb(95, 164, 159)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 65%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(242, 65%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 65%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 65%, 81%), hsl(242, 65%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 65%, 61%), hsl(242, 65%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #5F5BDC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,65%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 65%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 65%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 65%, 61%)?
HEX: #5F5BDC | RGB: rgb(95, 91, 220) | CMYK: 57%, 59%, 0%, 14% | HSV: 242°, 59%, 86%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5F5BDC?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 65%, 61%). 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, 65%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 65%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #5F5BDC; — As RGB: color: rgb(95, 91, 220); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,65%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 65%, 61%);