HSL(232, 11%, 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(232,11%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 11%, 38%) | color: hsl(232, 11%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #56596C | color: #56596C | |
| RGB | rgb(86, 89, 108) | color: rgb(86, 89, 108) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 18%, 0%, 58%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 20%, 42%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 34% 58%) | color: hwb(232 34% 58%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4685 0.0309 278.08) | color: oklch(0.4685 0.0309 278.08) | |
| Lab | lab(38.21 3.29 -11.24) | color: lab(38.21 3.29 -11.24) | |
| LCH | lch(38.21 11.71 286.31) | color: lch(38.21 11.71 286.31) |
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)
#575767 — rgb(87, 87, 103)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#575766 — rgb(87, 87, 102)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#566463 — rgb(86, 100, 99)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 11%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(232, 11%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 11%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 11%, 58%), hsl(232, 11%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 11%, 38%), hsl(232, 11%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #56596C;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,11%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 11%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 11%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 11%, 38%)?
HEX: #56596C | RGB: rgb(86, 89, 108) | CMYK: 20%, 18%, 0%, 58% | HSV: 232°, 20%, 42%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #56596C?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 11%, 38%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 232°, 352°, and 112°. For analogous combinations, try hues 202° and 262°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(232, 11%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 11%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #56596C; — As RGB: color: rgb(86, 89, 108); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,11%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 11%, 38%);