HSL(242, 14%, 74%)
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%,74%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 14%, 74%) | color: hsl(242, 14%, 74%) | |
| HEX | #B4B3C6 | color: #B4B3C6 | |
| RGB | rgb(180, 179, 198) | color: rgb(180, 179, 198) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 10%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(243, 10%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(243 70% 22%) | color: hwb(243 70% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7735 0.0268 288.17) | color: oklch(0.7735 0.0268 288.17) | |
| Lab | lab(73.56 4.05 -9.48) | color: lab(73.56 4.05 -9.48) | |
| LCH | lch(73.56 10.31 293.13) | color: lch(73.56 10.31 293.13) |
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)
#B4B4C1 — rgb(180, 180, 193)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B4B4C0 — rgb(180, 180, 192)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B4BEBD — rgb(180, 190, 189)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 14%, 74%);
text
color: hsl(242, 14%, 74%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 14%, 74%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 14%, 94%), hsl(242, 14%, 74%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 14%, 74%), hsl(242, 14%, 54%))
hex
background-color: #B4B3C6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,14%,74%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 14%, 74%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 14%, 74%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 14%, 74%)?
HEX: #B4B3C6 | RGB: rgb(180, 179, 198) | CMYK: 9%, 10%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 243°, 10%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B4B3C6?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 14%, 74%). 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%, 74%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 14%, 74%); — As HEX: color: #B4B3C6; — As RGB: color: rgb(180, 179, 198); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,14%,74%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 14%, 74%);