HSL(221, 14%, 74%)
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%,74%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 14%, 74%) | color: hsl(221, 14%, 74%) | |
| HEX | #B3B9C6 | color: #B3B9C6 | |
| RGB | rgb(179, 185, 198) | color: rgb(179, 185, 198) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 7%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 10%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 70% 22%) | color: hwb(221 70% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7851 0.0196 265.95) | color: oklch(0.7851 0.0196 265.95) | |
| Lab | lab(75.05 0.47 -7.27) | color: lab(75.05 0.47 -7.27) | |
| LCH | lch(75.05 7.29 273.7) | color: lch(75.05 7.29 273.7) |
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)
#B6B6C3 — rgb(182, 182, 195)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B5B5C2 — rgb(181, 181, 194)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B3C0C0 — rgb(179, 192, 192)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 14%, 74%);
text
color: hsl(221, 14%, 74%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 14%, 74%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 14%, 94%), hsl(221, 14%, 74%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 14%, 74%), hsl(221, 14%, 54%))
hex
background-color: #B3B9C6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,14%,74%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 14%, 74%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 14%, 74%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 14%, 74%)?
HEX: #B3B9C6 | RGB: rgb(179, 185, 198) | CMYK: 10%, 7%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 221°, 10%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B3B9C6?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 14%, 74%). 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%, 74%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 14%, 74%); — As HEX: color: #B3B9C6; — As RGB: color: rgb(179, 185, 198); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,14%,74%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 14%, 74%);