HSL(159, 9%, 20%)
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(159,9%,20%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 9%, 20%) | color: hsl(159, 9%, 20%) | |
| HEX | #2E3834 | color: #2E3834 | |
| RGB | rgb(46, 56, 52) | color: rgb(46, 56, 52) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 7%, 78%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(156, 18%, 22%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(156 18% 78%) | color: hwb(156 18% 78%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.33 0.0152 169.24) | color: oklch(0.33 0.0152 169.24) | |
| Lab | lab(22.5 -5.18 1.1) | color: lab(22.5 -5.18 1.1) | |
| LCH | lch(22.5 5.3 168.01) | color: lch(22.5 5.3 168.01) |
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)
#323235 — rgb(50, 50, 53)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#323135 — rgb(50, 49, 53)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2F3636 — rgb(47, 54, 54)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 9%, 20%);
text
color: hsl(159, 9%, 20%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 9%, 20%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 9%, 40%), hsl(159, 9%, 20%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 9%, 20%), hsl(159, 9%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #2E3834;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,9%,20%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 9%, 20%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 9%, 20%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 9%, 20%)?
HEX: #2E3834 | RGB: rgb(46, 56, 52) | CMYK: 18%, 0%, 7%, 78% | HSV: 156°, 18%, 22%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2E3834?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 9%, 20%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 159°, 279°, and 39°. For analogous combinations, try hues 129° and 189°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(159, 9%, 20%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 9%, 20%); — As HEX: color: #2E3834; — As RGB: color: rgb(46, 56, 52); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,9%,20%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 9%, 20%);