HSL(242, 14%, 40%)
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%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 14%, 40%) | color: hsl(242, 14%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #595874 | color: #595874 | |
| RGB | rgb(89, 88, 116) | color: rgb(89, 88, 116) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 24%, 0%, 55%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(242, 24%, 45%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(242 34% 55%) | color: hwb(242 34% 55%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4724 0.0449 286.18) | color: oklch(0.4724 0.0449 286.18) | |
| Lab | lab(38.49 7.02 -15.73) | color: lab(38.49 7.02 -15.73) | |
| LCH | lch(38.49 17.23 294.05) | color: lch(38.49 17.23 294.05) |
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)
#59596D — rgb(89, 89, 109)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#59596C — rgb(89, 89, 108)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#596867 — rgb(89, 104, 103)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 14%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(242, 14%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 14%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 14%, 60%), hsl(242, 14%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 14%, 40%), hsl(242, 14%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #595874;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,14%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 14%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 14%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 14%, 40%)?
HEX: #595874 | RGB: rgb(89, 88, 116) | CMYK: 23%, 24%, 0%, 55% | HSV: 242°, 24%, 45%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #595874?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 14%, 40%). 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%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 14%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #595874; — As RGB: color: rgb(89, 88, 116); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,14%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 14%, 40%);