HSL(242, 79%, 39%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,79%,39%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 79%, 39%) | color: hsl(242, 79%, 39%) | |
| HEX | #1A15B2 | color: #1A15B2 | |
| RGB | rgb(26, 21, 178) | color: rgb(26, 21, 178) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(85%, 88%, 0%, 30%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 88%, 70%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 8% 30%) | color: hwb(242 8% 30%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3656 0.2253 268.58) | color: oklch(0.3656 0.2253 268.58) | |
| Lab | lab(23.57 55.01 -77.85) | color: lab(23.57 55.01 -77.85) | |
| LCH | lch(23.57 95.32 305.25) | color: lch(23.57 95.32 305.25) |
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)
#18188C — rgb(24, 24, 140)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#181983 — rgb(24, 25, 131)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#1A6E67 — rgb(26, 110, 103)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 79%, 39%);
text
color: hsl(242, 79%, 39%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 79%, 39%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 79%, 59%), hsl(242, 79%, 39%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 79%, 39%), hsl(242, 79%, 19%))
hex
background-color: #1A15B2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,79%,39%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 79%, 39%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 79%, 39%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 79%, 39%)?
HEX: #1A15B2 | RGB: rgb(26, 21, 178) | CMYK: 85%, 88%, 0%, 30% | HSV: 242°, 88%, 70%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1A15B2?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 79%, 39%). 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, 79%, 39%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 79%, 39%); — As HEX: color: #1A15B2; — As RGB: color: rgb(26, 21, 178); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,79%,39%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 79%, 39%);