HSL(221, 12%, 81%)
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%,81%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 12%, 81%) | color: hsl(221, 12%, 81%) | |
| HEX | #C9CCD4 | color: #C9CCD4 | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 204, 212) | color: rgb(201, 204, 212) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 4%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(224, 5%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(224 79% 17%) | color: hwb(224 79% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8453 0.0115 269.53) | color: oklch(0.8453 0.0115 269.53) | |
| Lab | lab(82.03 0.48 -4.32) | color: lab(82.03 0.48 -4.32) | |
| LCH | lch(82.03 4.35 276.34) | color: lch(82.03 4.35 276.34) |
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)
#CACAD2 — rgb(202, 202, 210)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#CACAD2 — rgb(202, 202, 210)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C9D1D0 — rgb(201, 209, 208)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 12%, 81%);
text
color: hsl(221, 12%, 81%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 12%, 81%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 12%, 100%), hsl(221, 12%, 81%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 12%, 81%), hsl(221, 12%, 61%))
hex
background-color: #C9CCD4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,12%,81%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 12%, 81%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 12%, 81%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 12%, 81%)?
HEX: #C9CCD4 | RGB: rgb(201, 204, 212) | CMYK: 5%, 4%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 224°, 5%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9CCD4?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 12%, 81%). 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%, 81%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 12%, 81%); — As HEX: color: #C9CCD4; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 204, 212); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,12%,81%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 12%, 81%);