HSL(232, 11%, 59%)
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%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 11%, 59%) | color: hsl(232, 11%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #8B8EA2 | color: #8B8EA2 | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 142, 162) | color: rgb(139, 142, 162) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 12%, 0%, 36%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 14%, 64%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 55% 36%) | color: hwb(232 55% 36%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.651 0.0299 278.78) | color: oklch(0.651 0.0299 278.78) | |
| Lab | lab(59.38 3.11 -10.91) | color: lab(59.38 3.11 -10.91) | |
| LCH | lch(59.38 11.34 285.91) | color: lch(59.38 11.34 285.91) |
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)
#8C8C9D — rgb(140, 140, 157)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8C8C9C — rgb(140, 140, 156)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8B9999 — rgb(139, 153, 153)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 11%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(232, 11%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 11%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 11%, 79%), hsl(232, 11%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 11%, 59%), hsl(232, 11%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #8B8EA2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,11%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 11%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 11%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 11%, 59%)?
HEX: #8B8EA2 | RGB: rgb(139, 142, 162) | CMYK: 14%, 12%, 0%, 36% | HSV: 232°, 14%, 64%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8B8EA2?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 11%, 59%). 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%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 11%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #8B8EA2; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 142, 162); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,11%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 11%, 59%);