HSL(242, 14%, 81%)
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%,81%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 14%, 81%) | color: hsl(242, 14%, 81%) | |
| HEX | #C8C8D5 | color: #C8C8D5 | |
| RGB | rgb(200, 200, 213) | color: rgb(200, 200, 213) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 6%, 0%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 6%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 79% 16%) | color: hwb(240 79% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8367 0.018 286.01) | color: oklch(0.8367 0.018 286.01) | |
| Lab | lab(80.96 2.45 -6.46) | color: lab(80.96 2.45 -6.46) | |
| LCH | lch(80.96 6.91 290.77) | color: lch(80.96 6.91 290.77) |
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)
#C8C8D2 — rgb(200, 200, 210)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C8C8D1 — rgb(200, 200, 209)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C8CFCF — rgb(200, 207, 207)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 14%, 81%);
text
color: hsl(242, 14%, 81%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 14%, 81%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 14%, 100%), hsl(242, 14%, 81%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 14%, 81%), hsl(242, 14%, 61%))
hex
background-color: #C8C8D5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,14%,81%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 14%, 81%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 14%, 81%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 14%, 81%)?
HEX: #C8C8D5 | RGB: rgb(200, 200, 213) | CMYK: 6%, 6%, 0%, 16% | HSV: 240°, 6%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C8C8D5?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 14%, 81%). 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%, 81%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 14%, 81%); — As HEX: color: #C8C8D5; — As RGB: color: rgb(200, 200, 213); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,14%,81%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 14%, 81%);