HSL(231, 10%, 28%)
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(231,10%,28%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 10%, 28%) | color: hsl(231, 10%, 28%) | |
| HEX | #40424F | color: #40424F | |
| RGB | rgb(64, 66, 79) | color: rgb(64, 66, 79) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 16%, 0%, 69%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 19%, 31%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 25% 69%) | color: hwb(232 25% 69%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3823 0.0222 278.4) | color: oklch(0.3823 0.0222 278.4) | |
| Lab | lab(28.25 2.35 -8.09) | color: lab(28.25 2.35 -8.09) | |
| LCH | lch(28.25 8.42 286.2) | color: lch(28.25 8.42 286.2) |
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)
#41414C — rgb(65, 65, 76)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#41414B — rgb(65, 65, 75)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#404949 — rgb(64, 73, 73)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 10%, 28%);
text
color: hsl(231, 10%, 28%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 10%, 28%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 10%, 48%), hsl(231, 10%, 28%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 10%, 28%), hsl(231, 10%, 8%))
hex
background-color: #40424F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,10%,28%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 10%, 28%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 10%, 28%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 10%, 28%)?
HEX: #40424F | RGB: rgb(64, 66, 79) | CMYK: 19%, 16%, 0%, 69% | HSV: 232°, 19%, 31%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #40424F?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 10%, 28%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 231°, 351°, and 111°. For analogous combinations, try hues 201° and 261°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(231, 10%, 28%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 10%, 28%); — As HEX: color: #40424F; — As RGB: color: rgb(64, 66, 79); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,10%,28%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 10%, 28%);