HSL(245, 11%, 56%)
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(245,11%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(245, 11%, 56%) | color: hsl(245, 11%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #85829B | color: #85829B | |
| RGB | rgb(133, 130, 155) | color: rgb(133, 130, 155) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 16%, 0%, 39%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(247, 16%, 61%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(247 51% 39%) | color: hwb(247 51% 39%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6179 0.0375 290.76) | color: oklch(0.6179 0.0375 290.76) | |
| Lab | lab(55.4 6.38 -12.93) | color: lab(55.4 6.38 -12.93) | |
| LCH | lch(55.4 14.42 296.26) | color: lch(55.4 14.42 296.26) |
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)
#848495 — rgb(132, 132, 149)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#848494 — rgb(132, 132, 148)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#85908F — rgb(133, 144, 143)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(245, 11%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(245, 11%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(245, 11%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(245, 11%, 76%), hsl(245, 11%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(245, 11%, 56%), hsl(245, 11%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #85829B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(245,11%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(245, 11%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(245, 11%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(245, 11%, 56%)?
HEX: #85829B | RGB: rgb(133, 130, 155) | CMYK: 14%, 16%, 0%, 39% | HSV: 247°, 16%, 61%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #85829B?
The complementary color is HSL(65, 11%, 56%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 245°, 5°, and 125°. For analogous combinations, try hues 215° and 275°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(245, 11%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(245, 11%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #85829B; — As RGB: color: rgb(133, 130, 155); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(245,11%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(245, 11%, 56%);