HSL(221, 12%, 55%)
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%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 12%, 55%) | color: hsl(221, 12%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #7E879A | color: #7E879A | |
| RGB | rgb(126, 135, 154) | color: rgb(126, 135, 154) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 12%, 0%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 18%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 49% 40%) | color: hwb(221 49% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6225 0.0306 265.32) | color: oklch(0.6225 0.0306 265.32) | |
| Lab | lab(56.18 0.89 -11.23) | color: lab(56.18 0.89 -11.23) | |
| LCH | lch(56.18 11.27 274.53) | color: lch(56.18 11.27 274.53) |
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)
#828295 — rgb(130, 130, 149)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#818194 — rgb(129, 129, 148)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7E9291 — rgb(126, 146, 145)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 12%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(221, 12%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 12%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 12%, 75%), hsl(221, 12%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 12%, 55%), hsl(221, 12%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #7E879A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,12%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 12%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 12%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 12%, 55%)?
HEX: #7E879A | RGB: rgb(126, 135, 154) | CMYK: 18%, 12%, 0%, 40% | HSV: 221°, 18%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7E879A?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 12%, 55%). 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%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 12%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #7E879A; — As RGB: color: rgb(126, 135, 154); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,12%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 12%, 55%);