HSL(247, 12%, 75%)
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(247,12%,75%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(247, 12%, 75%) | color: hsl(247, 12%, 75%) | |
| HEX | #B9B8C7 | color: #B9B8C7 | |
| RGB | rgb(185, 184, 199) | color: rgb(185, 184, 199) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 8%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(244, 8%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(244 72% 22%) | color: hwb(244 72% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.788 0.0211 288.97) | color: oklch(0.788 0.0211 288.97) | |
| Lab | lab(75.28 3.23 -7.43) | color: lab(75.28 3.23 -7.43) | |
| LCH | lch(75.28 8.1 293.5) | color: lch(75.28 8.1 293.5) |
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)
#B9B9C3 — rgb(185, 185, 195)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B9B9C3 — rgb(185, 185, 195)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B9C1C0 — rgb(185, 193, 192)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(247, 12%, 75%);
text
color: hsl(247, 12%, 75%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(247, 12%, 75%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(247, 12%, 95%), hsl(247, 12%, 75%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(247, 12%, 75%), hsl(247, 12%, 55%))
hex
background-color: #B9B8C7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(247,12%,75%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(247, 12%, 75%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(247, 12%, 75%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(247, 12%, 75%)?
HEX: #B9B8C7 | RGB: rgb(185, 184, 199) | CMYK: 7%, 8%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 244°, 8%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B9B8C7?
The complementary color is HSL(67, 12%, 75%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 247°, 7°, and 127°. For analogous combinations, try hues 217° and 277°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(247, 12%, 75%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(247, 12%, 75%); — As HEX: color: #B9B8C7; — As RGB: color: rgb(185, 184, 199); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(247,12%,75%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(247, 12%, 75%);