HSL(242, 10%, 65%)
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(242,10%,65%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 10%, 65%) | color: hsl(242, 10%, 65%) | |
| HEX | #9D9DAF | color: #9D9DAF | |
| RGB | rgb(157, 157, 175) | color: rgb(157, 157, 175) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 10%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 10%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 62% 31%) | color: hwb(240 62% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7018 0.0261 285.71) | color: oklch(0.7018 0.0261 285.71) | |
| Lab | lab(65.26 3.62 -9.32) | color: lab(65.26 3.62 -9.32) | |
| LCH | lch(65.26 10 291.23) | color: lch(65.26 10 291.23) |
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)
#9D9DAB — rgb(157, 157, 171)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9D9DAA — rgb(157, 157, 170)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9DA7A6 — rgb(157, 167, 166)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 10%, 65%);
text
color: hsl(242, 10%, 65%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 10%, 65%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 10%, 85%), hsl(242, 10%, 65%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 10%, 65%), hsl(242, 10%, 45%))
hex
background-color: #9D9DAF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,10%,65%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 10%, 65%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 10%, 65%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 10%, 65%)?
HEX: #9D9DAF | RGB: rgb(157, 157, 175) | CMYK: 10%, 10%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 240°, 10%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9D9DAF?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 10%, 65%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 242°, 2°, and 122°. For analogous combinations, try hues 212° and 272°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(242, 10%, 65%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 10%, 65%); — As HEX: color: #9D9DAF; — As RGB: color: rgb(157, 157, 175); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,10%,65%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 10%, 65%);