HSL(255, 12%, 38%)
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(255,12%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(255, 12%, 38%) | color: hsl(255, 12%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #5B556D | color: #5B556D | |
| RGB | rgb(91, 85, 109) | color: rgb(91, 85, 109) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 22%, 0%, 57%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(255, 22%, 43%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(255 34% 57%) | color: hwb(255 34% 57%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4644 0.0391 296.31) | color: oklch(0.4644 0.0391 296.31) | |
| Lab | lab(37.53 7.83 -12.85) | color: lab(37.53 7.83 -12.85) | |
| LCH | lch(37.53 15.05 301.36) | color: lch(37.53 15.05 301.36) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#585867 — rgb(88, 88, 103)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#595966 — rgb(89, 89, 102)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5B6362 — rgb(91, 99, 98)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(255, 12%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(255, 12%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(255, 12%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 12%, 58%), hsl(255, 12%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 12%, 38%), hsl(255, 12%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #5B556D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(255,12%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(255, 12%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(255, 12%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(255, 12%, 38%)?
HEX: #5B556D | RGB: rgb(91, 85, 109) | CMYK: 17%, 22%, 0%, 57% | HSV: 255°, 22%, 43%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5B556D?
The complementary color is HSL(75, 12%, 38%). 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, 12%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(255, 12%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #5B556D; — As RGB: color: rgb(91, 85, 109); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(255,12%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(255, 12%, 38%);