HSL(251, 14%, 58%)
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(251,14%,58%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 14%, 58%) | color: hsl(251, 14%, 58%) | |
| HEX | #8A85A3 | color: #8A85A3 | |
| RGB | rgb(138, 133, 163) | color: rgb(138, 133, 163) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 18%, 0%, 36%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(250, 18%, 64%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(250 52% 36%) | color: hwb(250 52% 36%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6315 0.0449 292.71) | color: oklch(0.6315 0.0449 292.71) | |
| Lab | lab(56.9 8.16 -15.23) | color: lab(56.9 8.16 -15.23) | |
| LCH | lch(56.9 17.28 298.18) | color: lch(56.9 17.28 298.18) |
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)
#88889C — rgb(136, 136, 156)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#88899A — rgb(136, 137, 154)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8A9695 — rgb(138, 150, 149)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 14%, 58%);
text
color: hsl(251, 14%, 58%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 14%, 58%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 14%, 78%), hsl(251, 14%, 58%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 14%, 58%), hsl(251, 14%, 38%))
hex
background-color: #8A85A3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,14%,58%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 14%, 58%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 14%, 58%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 14%, 58%)?
HEX: #8A85A3 | RGB: rgb(138, 133, 163) | CMYK: 15%, 18%, 0%, 36% | HSV: 250°, 18%, 64%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8A85A3?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 14%, 58%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 251°, 11°, and 131°. For analogous combinations, try hues 221° and 281°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(251, 14%, 58%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 14%, 58%); — As HEX: color: #8A85A3; — As RGB: color: rgb(138, 133, 163); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,14%,58%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 14%, 58%);