HSL(221, 12%, 16%)
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(221,12%,16%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 12%, 16%) | color: hsl(221, 12%, 16%) | |
| HEX | #24272E | color: #24272E | |
| RGB | rgb(36, 39, 46) | color: rgb(36, 39, 46) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 15%, 0%, 82%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(222, 22%, 18%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(222 14% 82%) | color: hwb(222 14% 82%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2727 0.0137 267.06) | color: oklch(0.2727 0.0137 267.06) | |
| Lab | lab(15.61 0.54 -5.04) | color: lab(15.61 0.54 -5.04) | |
| LCH | lch(15.61 5.07 276.12) | color: lch(15.61 5.07 276.12) |
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)
#25252C — rgb(37, 37, 44)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#25252C — rgb(37, 37, 44)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#242B2B — rgb(36, 43, 43)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 12%, 16%);
text
color: hsl(221, 12%, 16%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 12%, 16%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 12%, 36%), hsl(221, 12%, 16%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 12%, 16%), hsl(221, 12%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #24272E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,12%,16%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 12%, 16%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 12%, 16%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 12%, 16%)?
HEX: #24272E | RGB: rgb(36, 39, 46) | CMYK: 22%, 15%, 0%, 82% | HSV: 222°, 22%, 18%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #24272E?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 12%, 16%). 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, 12%, 16%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 12%, 16%); — As HEX: color: #24272E; — As RGB: color: rgb(36, 39, 46); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,12%,16%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 12%, 16%);