HSL(217, 14%, 49%)
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(217,14%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(217, 14%, 49%) | color: hsl(217, 14%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #6B798E | color: #6B798E | |
| RGB | rgb(107, 121, 142) | color: rgb(107, 121, 142) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 15%, 0%, 44%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(216, 25%, 56%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(216 42% 44%) | color: hwb(216 42% 44%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5722 0.0365 258.37) | color: oklch(0.5722 0.0365 258.37) | |
| Lab | lab(50.4 -0.23 -13.11) | color: lab(50.4 -0.23 -13.11) | |
| LCH | lch(50.4 13.11 268.99) | color: lch(50.4 13.11 268.99) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#717189 — rgb(113, 113, 137)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#706F88 — rgb(112, 111, 136)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6C8584 — rgb(108, 133, 132)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(217, 14%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(217, 14%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(217, 14%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 14%, 69%), hsl(217, 14%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(217, 14%, 49%), hsl(217, 14%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #6B798E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(217,14%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(217, 14%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(217, 14%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(217, 14%, 49%)?
HEX: #6B798E | RGB: rgb(107, 121, 142) | CMYK: 25%, 15%, 0%, 44% | HSV: 216°, 25%, 56%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6B798E?
The complementary color is HSL(37, 14%, 49%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 217°, 337°, and 97°. For analogous combinations, try hues 187° and 247°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(217, 14%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(217, 14%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #6B798E; — As RGB: color: rgb(107, 121, 142); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(217,14%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(217, 14%, 49%);