HSL(159, 9%, 70%)
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%,70%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 9%, 70%) | color: hsl(159, 9%, 70%) | |
| HEX | #ACB9B5 | color: #ACB9B5 | |
| RGB | rgb(172, 185, 181) | color: rgb(172, 185, 181) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 2%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(162, 7%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(162 68% 27%) | color: hwb(162 68% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7744 0.0155 175.58) | color: oklch(0.7744 0.0155 175.58) | |
| Lab | lab(74.06 -5.26 0.48) | color: lab(74.06 -5.26 0.48) | |
| LCH | lch(74.06 5.28 174.79) | color: lch(74.06 5.28 174.79) |
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)
#B2B2B6 — rgb(178, 178, 182)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B1B0B6 — rgb(177, 176, 182)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#ADB7B7 — rgb(173, 183, 183)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 9%, 70%);
text
color: hsl(159, 9%, 70%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 9%, 70%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 9%, 90%), hsl(159, 9%, 70%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 9%, 70%), hsl(159, 9%, 50%))
hex
background-color: #ACB9B5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,9%,70%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 9%, 70%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 9%, 70%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 9%, 70%)?
HEX: #ACB9B5 | RGB: rgb(172, 185, 181) | CMYK: 7%, 0%, 2%, 27% | HSV: 162°, 7%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #ACB9B5?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 9%, 70%). 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%, 70%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 9%, 70%); — As HEX: color: #ACB9B5; — As RGB: color: rgb(172, 185, 181); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,9%,70%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 9%, 70%);