HSL(242, 14%, 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(242,14%,37%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 14%, 37%) | color: hsl(242, 14%, 37%) | |
| HEX | #52516C | color: #52516C | |
| RGB | rgb(82, 81, 108) | color: rgb(82, 81, 108) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 25%, 0%, 58%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 25%, 42%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 32% 58%) | color: hwb(242 32% 58%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4467 0.0439 286.17) | color: oklch(0.4467 0.0439 286.17) | |
| Lab | lab(35.52 6.9 -15.36) | color: lab(35.52 6.9 -15.36) | |
| LCH | lch(35.52 16.84 294.19) | color: lch(35.52 16.84 294.19) |
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)
#525265 — rgb(82, 82, 101)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#525264 — rgb(82, 82, 100)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#52605F — rgb(82, 96, 95)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 14%, 37%);
text
color: hsl(242, 14%, 37%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 14%, 37%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 14%, 57%), hsl(242, 14%, 37%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 14%, 37%), hsl(242, 14%, 17%))
hex
background-color: #52516C;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,14%,37%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 14%, 37%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 14%, 37%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 14%, 37%)?
HEX: #52516C | RGB: rgb(82, 81, 108) | CMYK: 24%, 25%, 0%, 58% | HSV: 242°, 25%, 42%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #52516C?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 14%, 37%). 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, 14%, 37%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 14%, 37%); — As HEX: color: #52516C; — As RGB: color: rgb(82, 81, 108); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,14%,37%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 14%, 37%);