HSL(221, 10%, 59%)
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(221,10%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 10%, 59%) | color: hsl(221, 10%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #8C93A1 | color: #8C93A1 | |
| RGB | rgb(140, 147, 161) | color: rgb(140, 147, 161) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 9%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(220, 13%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(220 55% 37%) | color: hwb(220 55% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6621 0.0223 264.41) | color: oklch(0.6621 0.0223 264.41) | |
| Lab | lab(60.8 0.41 -8.22) | color: lab(60.8 0.41 -8.22) | |
| LCH | lch(60.8 8.23 272.86) | color: lch(60.8 8.23 272.86) |
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)
#8F8F9E — rgb(143, 143, 158)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8F8E9D — rgb(143, 142, 157)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8C9B9A — rgb(140, 155, 154)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 10%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(221, 10%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 10%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 10%, 79%), hsl(221, 10%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 10%, 59%), hsl(221, 10%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #8C93A1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,10%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 10%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 10%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 10%, 59%)?
HEX: #8C93A1 | RGB: rgb(140, 147, 161) | CMYK: 13%, 9%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 220°, 13%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8C93A1?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 10%, 59%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 221°, 341°, and 101°. For analogous combinations, try hues 191° and 251°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(221, 10%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 10%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #8C93A1; — As RGB: color: rgb(140, 147, 161); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,10%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 10%, 59%);