HSL(230, 11%, 36%)
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(230,11%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(230, 11%, 36%) | color: hsl(230, 11%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #525566 | color: #525566 | |
| RGB | rgb(82, 85, 102) | color: rgb(82, 85, 102) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 17%, 0%, 60%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 20%, 40%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 32% 60%) | color: hwb(231 32% 60%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4533 0.0279 277.35) | color: oklch(0.4533 0.0279 277.35) | |
| Lab | lab(36.46 2.83 -10.19) | color: lab(36.46 2.83 -10.19) | |
| LCH | lch(36.46 10.58 285.52) | color: lch(36.46 10.58 285.52) |
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)
#535362 — rgb(83, 83, 98)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#535361 — rgb(83, 83, 97)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#525F5E — rgb(82, 95, 94)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(230, 11%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(230, 11%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(230, 11%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 11%, 56%), hsl(230, 11%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(230, 11%, 36%), hsl(230, 11%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #525566;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(230,11%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(230, 11%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(230, 11%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(230, 11%, 36%)?
HEX: #525566 | RGB: rgb(82, 85, 102) | CMYK: 20%, 17%, 0%, 60% | HSV: 231°, 20%, 40%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #525566?
The complementary color is HSL(50, 11%, 36%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 230°, 350°, and 110°. For analogous combinations, try hues 200° and 260°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(230, 11%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(230, 11%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #525566; — As RGB: color: rgb(82, 85, 102); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(230,11%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(230, 11%, 36%);