HSL(142, 3%, 42%)
Grayish Gray — Gray color
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Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Gray
Color Family
Gray
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(142,3%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(142, 3%, 42%) | color: hsl(142, 3%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #686E6A | color: #686E6A | |
| RGB | rgb(104, 110, 106) | color: rgb(104, 110, 106) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 4%, 57%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(140, 5%, 43%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(140 41% 57%) | color: hwb(140 41% 57%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5318 0.0096 156.9) | color: oklch(0.5318 0.0096 156.9) | |
| Lab | lab(45.82 -3.12 1.44) | color: lab(45.82 -3.12 1.44) | |
| LCH | lch(45.82 3.44 155.22) | color: lch(45.82 3.44 155.22) |
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)
#6B6B6B — rgb(107, 107, 107)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6A6A6B — rgb(106, 106, 107)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#686C6C — rgb(104, 108, 108)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(142, 3%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(142, 3%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(142, 3%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(142, 3%, 62%), hsl(142, 3%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(142, 3%, 42%), hsl(142, 3%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #686E6A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(142,3%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(142, 3%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(142, 3%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(142, 3%, 42%)?
HEX: #686E6A | RGB: rgb(104, 110, 106) | CMYK: 5%, 0%, 4%, 57% | HSV: 140°, 5%, 43%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #686E6A?
The complementary color is HSL(322, 3%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 142°, 262°, and 22°. For analogous combinations, try hues 112° and 172°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(142, 3%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(142, 3%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #686E6A; — As RGB: color: rgb(104, 110, 106); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(142,3%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(142, 3%, 42%);