HSL(231, 14%, 54%)
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(231,14%,54%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 14%, 54%) | color: hsl(231, 14%, 54%) | |
| HEX | #797E9A | color: #797E9A | |
| RGB | rgb(121, 126, 154) | color: rgb(121, 126, 154) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 18%, 0%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(231, 21%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(231 47% 40%) | color: hwb(231 47% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.599 0.043 277.08) | color: oklch(0.599 0.043 277.08) | |
| Lab | lab(53.3 4.42 -15.63) | color: lab(53.3 4.42 -15.63) | |
| LCH | lch(53.3 16.24 285.79) | color: lch(53.3 16.24 285.79) |
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)
#7B7B93 — rgb(123, 123, 147)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7B7B92 — rgb(123, 123, 146)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#798E8D — rgb(121, 142, 141)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 14%, 54%);
text
color: hsl(231, 14%, 54%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 14%, 54%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 14%, 74%), hsl(231, 14%, 54%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 14%, 54%), hsl(231, 14%, 34%))
hex
background-color: #797E9A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,14%,54%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 14%, 54%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 14%, 54%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 14%, 54%)?
HEX: #797E9A | RGB: rgb(121, 126, 154) | CMYK: 21%, 18%, 0%, 40% | HSV: 231°, 21%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #797E9A?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 14%, 54%). 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, 14%, 54%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 14%, 54%); — As HEX: color: #797E9A; — As RGB: color: rgb(121, 126, 154); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,14%,54%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 14%, 54%);