HSL(242, 12%, 17%)
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(242,12%,17%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 12%, 17%) | color: hsl(242, 12%, 17%) | |
| HEX | #262631 | color: #262631 | |
| RGB | rgb(38, 38, 49) | color: rgb(38, 38, 49) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 22%, 0%, 81%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 22%, 19%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 15% 81%) | color: hwb(240 15% 81%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2734 0.0202 284.98) | color: oklch(0.2734 0.0202 284.98) | |
| Lab | lab(15.59 2.93 -7.17) | color: lab(15.59 2.93 -7.17) | |
| LCH | lch(15.59 7.75 292.23) | color: lch(15.59 7.75 292.23) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#26262E — rgb(38, 38, 46)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#26262E — rgb(38, 38, 46)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#262C2C — rgb(38, 44, 44)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 12%, 17%);
text
color: hsl(242, 12%, 17%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 12%, 17%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 12%, 37%), hsl(242, 12%, 17%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 12%, 17%), hsl(242, 12%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #262631;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,12%,17%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 12%, 17%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 12%, 17%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 12%, 17%)?
HEX: #262631 | RGB: rgb(38, 38, 49) | CMYK: 22%, 22%, 0%, 81% | HSV: 240°, 22%, 19%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #262631?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 12%, 17%). 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, 12%, 17%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 12%, 17%); — As HEX: color: #262631; — As RGB: color: rgb(38, 38, 49); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,12%,17%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 12%, 17%);