HSL(255, 11%, 56%)
Grayish Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(255,11%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(255, 11%, 56%) | color: hsl(255, 11%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #89829B | color: #89829B | |
| RGB | rgb(137, 130, 155) | color: rgb(137, 130, 155) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 16%, 0%, 39%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(257, 16%, 61%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(257 51% 39%) | color: hwb(257 51% 39%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6213 0.038 298.1) | color: oklch(0.6213 0.038 298.1) | |
| Lab | lab(55.74 7.76 -12.39) | color: lab(55.74 7.76 -12.39) | |
| LCH | lch(55.74 14.62 302.06) | color: lch(55.74 14.62 302.06) |
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)
#868695 — rgb(134, 134, 149)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#868794 — rgb(134, 135, 148)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#89908F — rgb(137, 144, 143)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(255, 11%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(255, 11%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(255, 11%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 11%, 76%), hsl(255, 11%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 11%, 56%), hsl(255, 11%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #89829B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(255,11%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(255, 11%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(255, 11%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(255, 11%, 56%)?
HEX: #89829B | RGB: rgb(137, 130, 155) | CMYK: 12%, 16%, 0%, 39% | HSV: 257°, 16%, 61%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #89829B?
The complementary color is HSL(75, 11%, 56%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 255°, 15°, and 135°. For analogous combinations, try hues 225° and 285°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(255, 11%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(255, 11%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #89829B; — As RGB: color: rgb(137, 130, 155); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(255,11%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(255, 11%, 56%);