HSL(159, 9%, 50%)
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%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 9%, 50%) | color: hsl(159, 9%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #748B83 | color: #748B83 | |
| RGB | rgb(116, 139, 131) | color: rgb(116, 139, 131) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 6%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 17%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 46% 45%) | color: hwb(159 46% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6162 0.029 172.26) | color: oklch(0.6162 0.029 172.26) | |
| Lab | lab(55.9 -9.93 1.53) | color: lab(55.9 -9.93 1.53) | |
| LCH | lch(55.9 10.05 171.24) | color: lch(55.9 10.05 171.24) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#7E7E85 — rgb(126, 126, 133)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7D7B85 — rgb(125, 123, 133)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#758687 — rgb(117, 134, 135)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 9%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(159, 9%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 9%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 9%, 70%), hsl(159, 9%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 9%, 50%), hsl(159, 9%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #748B83;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,9%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 9%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 9%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 9%, 50%)?
HEX: #748B83 | RGB: rgb(116, 139, 131) | CMYK: 17%, 0%, 6%, 45% | HSV: 159°, 17%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #748B83?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 9%, 50%). 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%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 9%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #748B83; — As RGB: color: rgb(116, 139, 131); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,9%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 9%, 50%);