HSL(159, 9%, 56%)
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%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 9%, 56%) | color: hsl(159, 9%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #859992 | color: #859992 | |
| RGB | rgb(133, 153, 146) | color: rgb(133, 153, 146) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 5%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 13%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 52% 40%) | color: hwb(159 52% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6651 0.0249 172.44) | color: oklch(0.6651 0.0249 172.44) | |
| Lab | lab(61.52 -8.52 1.29) | color: lab(61.52 -8.52 1.29) | |
| LCH | lch(61.52 8.62 171.39) | color: lch(61.52 8.62 171.39) |
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)
#8E8E94 — rgb(142, 142, 148)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8D8B94 — rgb(141, 139, 148)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#869595 — rgb(134, 149, 149)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 9%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(159, 9%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 9%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 9%, 76%), hsl(159, 9%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 9%, 56%), hsl(159, 9%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #859992;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,9%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 9%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 9%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 9%, 56%)?
HEX: #859992 | RGB: rgb(133, 153, 146) | CMYK: 13%, 0%, 5%, 40% | HSV: 159°, 13%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #859992?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 9%, 56%). 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%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 9%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #859992; — As RGB: color: rgb(133, 153, 146); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,9%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 9%, 56%);