HSL(240, 14%, 30%)
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(240,14%,30%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(240, 14%, 30%) | color: hsl(240, 14%, 30%) | |
| HEX | #424257 | color: #424257 | |
| RGB | rgb(66, 66, 87) | color: rgb(66, 66, 87) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 24%, 0%, 66%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 24%, 34%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 26% 66%) | color: hwb(240 26% 66%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3878 0.0354 284.63) | color: oklch(0.3878 0.0354 284.63) | |
| Lab | lab(28.75 5.24 -12.5) | color: lab(28.75 5.24 -12.5) | |
| LCH | lch(28.75 13.55 292.74) | color: lch(28.75 13.55 292.74) |
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)
#424252 — rgb(66, 66, 82)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#424251 — rgb(66, 66, 81)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#424E4D — rgb(66, 78, 77)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(240, 14%, 30%);
text
color: hsl(240, 14%, 30%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(240, 14%, 30%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(240, 14%, 50%), hsl(240, 14%, 30%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(240, 14%, 30%), hsl(240, 14%, 10%))
hex
background-color: #424257;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(240,14%,30%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(240, 14%, 30%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(240, 14%, 30%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(240, 14%, 30%)?
HEX: #424257 | RGB: rgb(66, 66, 87) | CMYK: 24%, 24%, 0%, 66% | HSV: 240°, 24%, 34%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #424257?
The complementary color is HSL(60, 14%, 30%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 240°, 0°, and 120°. For analogous combinations, try hues 210° and 270°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(240, 14%, 30%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(240, 14%, 30%); — As HEX: color: #424257; — As RGB: color: rgb(66, 66, 87); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(240,14%,30%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(240, 14%, 30%);