HSL(221, 12%, 36%)
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%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 12%, 36%) | color: hsl(221, 12%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #515867 | color: #515867 | |
| RGB | rgb(81, 88, 103) | color: rgb(81, 88, 103) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 15%, 0%, 60%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 21%, 40%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 32% 60%) | color: hwb(221 32% 60%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4598 0.026 265.53) | color: oklch(0.4598 0.026 265.53) | |
| Lab | lab(37.31 0.86 -9.53) | color: lab(37.31 0.86 -9.53) | |
| LCH | lch(37.31 9.57 275.16) | color: lch(37.31 9.57 275.16) |
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)
#545463 — rgb(84, 84, 99)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#545363 — rgb(84, 83, 99)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#516160 — rgb(81, 97, 96)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 12%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(221, 12%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 12%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 12%, 56%), hsl(221, 12%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 12%, 36%), hsl(221, 12%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #515867;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,12%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 12%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 12%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 12%, 36%)?
HEX: #515867 | RGB: rgb(81, 88, 103) | CMYK: 21%, 15%, 0%, 60% | HSV: 221°, 21%, 40%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #515867?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 12%, 36%). 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%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 12%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #515867; — As RGB: color: rgb(81, 88, 103); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,12%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 12%, 36%);