HSL(205, 12%, 38%)
Grayish Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(205,12%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(205, 12%, 38%) | color: hsl(205, 12%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #55636D | color: #55636D | |
| RGB | rgb(85, 99, 109) | color: rgb(85, 99, 109) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 9%, 0%, 57%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(205, 22%, 43%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(205 34% 57%) | color: hwb(205 34% 57%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4915 0.0235 239.08) | color: oklch(0.4915 0.0235 239.08) | |
| Lab | lab(41.15 -2.91 -7.43) | color: lab(41.15 -2.91 -7.43) | |
| LCH | lch(41.15 7.98 248.61) | color: lch(41.15 7.98 248.61) |
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)
#5B5B6B — rgb(91, 91, 107)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5A596A — rgb(90, 89, 106)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#566968 — rgb(86, 105, 104)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(205, 12%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(205, 12%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(205, 12%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 12%, 58%), hsl(205, 12%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(205, 12%, 38%), hsl(205, 12%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #55636D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(205,12%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(205, 12%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(205, 12%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(205, 12%, 38%)?
HEX: #55636D | RGB: rgb(85, 99, 109) | CMYK: 22%, 9%, 0%, 57% | HSV: 205°, 22%, 43%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #55636D?
The complementary color is HSL(25, 12%, 38%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 205°, 325°, and 85°. For analogous combinations, try hues 175° and 235°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(205, 12%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(205, 12%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #55636D; — As RGB: color: rgb(85, 99, 109); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(205,12%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(205, 12%, 38%);