HSL(242, 72%, 55%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,72%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 72%, 55%) | color: hsl(242, 72%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #3F3ADF | color: #3F3ADF | |
| RGB | rgb(63, 58, 223) | color: rgb(63, 58, 223) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(72%, 74%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 74%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 23% 13%) | color: hwb(242 23% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4778 0.2385 273.91) | color: oklch(0.4778 0.2385 273.91) | |
| Lab | lab(36.76 53.62 -82.24) | color: lab(36.76 53.62 -82.24) | |
| LCH | lch(36.76 98.18 303.1) | color: lch(36.76 98.18 303.1) |
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)
#3D3DB7 — rgb(61, 61, 183)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3D3EAE — rgb(61, 62, 174)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3F9891 — rgb(63, 152, 145)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 72%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(242, 72%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 72%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 72%, 75%), hsl(242, 72%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 72%, 55%), hsl(242, 72%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #3F3ADF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,72%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 72%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 72%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 72%, 55%)?
HEX: #3F3ADF | RGB: rgb(63, 58, 223) | CMYK: 72%, 74%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 242°, 74%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #3F3ADF?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 72%, 55%). 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, 72%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 72%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #3F3ADF; — As RGB: color: rgb(63, 58, 223); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,72%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 72%, 55%);