HSL(221, 12%, 48%)
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%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 12%, 48%) | color: hsl(221, 12%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #6C7589 | color: #6C7589 | |
| RGB | rgb(108, 117, 137) | color: rgb(108, 117, 137) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 15%, 0%, 46%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 21%, 54%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 43% 46%) | color: hwb(221 43% 46%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.562 0.0329 266.15) | color: oklch(0.562 0.0329 266.15) | |
| Lab | lab(49.15 1.22 -12.04) | color: lab(49.15 1.22 -12.04) | |
| LCH | lch(49.15 12.1 275.79) | color: lch(49.15 12.1 275.79) |
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)
#707084 — rgb(112, 112, 132)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6F6F83 — rgb(111, 111, 131)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6C8080 — rgb(108, 128, 128)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 12%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(221, 12%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 12%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 12%, 68%), hsl(221, 12%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 12%, 48%), hsl(221, 12%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #6C7589;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,12%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 12%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 12%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 12%, 48%)?
HEX: #6C7589 | RGB: rgb(108, 117, 137) | CMYK: 21%, 15%, 0%, 46% | HSV: 221°, 21%, 54%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6C7589?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 12%, 48%). 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%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 12%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #6C7589; — As RGB: color: rgb(108, 117, 137); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,12%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 12%, 48%);