HSL(221, 14%, 38%)
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(221,14%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 14%, 38%) | color: hsl(221, 14%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #535C6E | color: #535C6E | |
| RGB | rgb(83, 92, 110) | color: rgb(83, 92, 110) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 16%, 0%, 57%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(220, 25%, 43%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(220 32% 57%) | color: hwb(220 32% 57%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4738 0.0313 264.21) | color: oklch(0.4738 0.0313 264.21) | |
| Lab | lab(38.93 0.9 -11.4) | color: lab(38.93 0.9 -11.4) | |
| LCH | lch(38.93 11.44 274.51) | color: lch(38.93 11.44 274.51) |
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)
#57576A — rgb(87, 87, 106)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#565669 — rgb(86, 86, 105)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#536665 — rgb(83, 102, 101)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 14%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(221, 14%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 14%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 14%, 58%), hsl(221, 14%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 14%, 38%), hsl(221, 14%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #535C6E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,14%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 14%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 14%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 14%, 38%)?
HEX: #535C6E | RGB: rgb(83, 92, 110) | CMYK: 25%, 16%, 0%, 57% | HSV: 220°, 25%, 43%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #535C6E?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 14%, 38%). 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, 14%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 14%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #535C6E; — As RGB: color: rgb(83, 92, 110); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,14%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 14%, 38%);