HSL(231, 12%, 31%)
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(231,12%,31%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 12%, 31%) | color: hsl(231, 12%, 31%) | |
| HEX | #464859 | color: #464859 | |
| RGB | rgb(70, 72, 89) | color: rgb(70, 72, 89) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 19%, 0%, 65%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(234, 21%, 35%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(234 28% 65%) | color: hwb(234 28% 65%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4065 0.0286 279.77) | color: oklch(0.4065 0.0286 279.77) | |
| Lab | lab(31.02 3.34 -10.32) | color: lab(31.02 3.34 -10.32) | |
| LCH | lch(31.02 10.85 287.93) | color: lch(31.02 10.85 287.93) |
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)
#474755 — rgb(71, 71, 85)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#474754 — rgb(71, 71, 84)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#465251 — rgb(70, 82, 81)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 12%, 31%);
text
color: hsl(231, 12%, 31%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 12%, 31%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 12%, 51%), hsl(231, 12%, 31%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 12%, 31%), hsl(231, 12%, 11%))
hex
background-color: #464859;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,12%,31%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 12%, 31%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 12%, 31%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 12%, 31%)?
HEX: #464859 | RGB: rgb(70, 72, 89) | CMYK: 21%, 19%, 0%, 65% | HSV: 234°, 21%, 35%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #464859?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 12%, 31%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 231°, 351°, and 111°. For analogous combinations, try hues 201° and 261°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(231, 12%, 31%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 12%, 31%); — As HEX: color: #464859; — As RGB: color: rgb(70, 72, 89); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,12%,31%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 12%, 31%);