HSL(232, 12%, 37%)
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(232,12%,37%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 12%, 37%) | color: hsl(232, 12%, 37%) | |
| HEX | #53566A | color: #53566A | |
| RGB | rgb(83, 86, 106) | color: rgb(83, 86, 106) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 19%, 0%, 58%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(232, 22%, 42%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(232 33% 58%) | color: hwb(232 33% 58%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4581 0.0327 278.33) | color: oklch(0.4581 0.0327 278.33) | |
| Lab | lab(36.99 3.58 -11.86) | color: lab(36.99 3.58 -11.86) | |
| LCH | lch(36.99 12.39 286.8) | color: lch(36.99 12.39 286.8) |
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)
#545465 — rgb(84, 84, 101)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#545464 — rgb(84, 84, 100)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#536161 — rgb(83, 97, 97)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 12%, 37%);
text
color: hsl(232, 12%, 37%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 12%, 37%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 12%, 57%), hsl(232, 12%, 37%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 12%, 37%), hsl(232, 12%, 17%))
hex
background-color: #53566A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,12%,37%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 12%, 37%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 12%, 37%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 12%, 37%)?
HEX: #53566A | RGB: rgb(83, 86, 106) | CMYK: 22%, 19%, 0%, 58% | HSV: 232°, 22%, 42%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #53566A?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 12%, 37%). 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, 12%, 37%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 12%, 37%); — As HEX: color: #53566A; — As RGB: color: rgb(83, 86, 106); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,12%,37%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 12%, 37%);