HSL(251, 12%, 40%)
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(251,12%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 12%, 40%) | color: hsl(251, 12%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #5E5A72 | color: #5E5A72 | |
| RGB | rgb(94, 90, 114) | color: rgb(94, 90, 114) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 21%, 0%, 55%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(250, 21%, 45%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(250 36% 55%) | color: hwb(250 36% 55%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4804 0.0385 292.53) | color: oklch(0.4804 0.0385 292.53) | |
| Lab | lab(39.42 7.03 -13.03) | color: lab(39.42 7.03 -13.03) | |
| LCH | lch(39.42 14.81 298.35) | color: lch(39.42 14.81 298.35) |
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)
#5C5C6C — rgb(92, 92, 108)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5D5D6B — rgb(93, 93, 107)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5E6867 — rgb(94, 104, 103)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 12%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(251, 12%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 12%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 12%, 60%), hsl(251, 12%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 12%, 40%), hsl(251, 12%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #5E5A72;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,12%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 12%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 12%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 12%, 40%)?
HEX: #5E5A72 | RGB: rgb(94, 90, 114) | CMYK: 18%, 21%, 0%, 55% | HSV: 250°, 21%, 45%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5E5A72?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 12%, 40%). 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, 12%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 12%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #5E5A72; — As RGB: color: rgb(94, 90, 114); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,12%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 12%, 40%);