HSL(242, 14%, 38%)
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%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 14%, 38%) | color: hsl(242, 14%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #54536E | color: #54536E | |
| RGB | rgb(84, 83, 110) | color: rgb(84, 83, 110) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 25%, 0%, 57%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 25%, 43%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 32% 57%) | color: hwb(242 32% 57%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.454 0.0438 286.21) | color: oklch(0.454 0.0438 286.21) | |
| Lab | lab(36.36 6.86 -15.31) | color: lab(36.36 6.86 -15.31) | |
| LCH | lch(36.36 16.78 294.14) | color: lch(36.36 16.78 294.14) |
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)
#545467 — rgb(84, 84, 103)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#545466 — rgb(84, 84, 102)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#546261 — rgb(84, 98, 97)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 14%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(242, 14%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 14%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 14%, 58%), hsl(242, 14%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 14%, 38%), hsl(242, 14%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #54536E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,14%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 14%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 14%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 14%, 38%)?
HEX: #54536E | RGB: rgb(84, 83, 110) | CMYK: 24%, 25%, 0%, 57% | HSV: 242°, 25%, 43%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #54536E?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 14%, 38%). 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%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 14%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #54536E; — As RGB: color: rgb(84, 83, 110); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,14%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 14%, 38%);