HSL(221, 11%, 51%)
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(221,11%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 11%, 51%) | color: hsl(221, 11%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #747D90 | color: #747D90 | |
| RGB | rgb(116, 125, 144) | color: rgb(116, 125, 144) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 13%, 0%, 44%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 19%, 56%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 45% 44%) | color: hwb(221 45% 44%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5889 0.031 265.3) | color: oklch(0.5889 0.031 265.3) | |
| Lab | lab(52.28 0.94 -11.38) | color: lab(52.28 0.94 -11.38) | |
| LCH | lch(52.28 11.42 274.72) | color: lch(52.28 11.42 274.72) |
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)
#78788B — rgb(120, 120, 139)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#77778A — rgb(119, 119, 138)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#748887 — rgb(116, 136, 135)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 11%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(221, 11%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 11%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 11%, 71%), hsl(221, 11%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 11%, 51%), hsl(221, 11%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #747D90;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,11%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 11%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 11%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 11%, 51%)?
HEX: #747D90 | RGB: rgb(116, 125, 144) | CMYK: 19%, 13%, 0%, 44% | HSV: 221°, 19%, 56%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #747D90?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 11%, 51%). 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, 11%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 11%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #747D90; — As RGB: color: rgb(116, 125, 144); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,11%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 11%, 51%);