HSL(172, 2%, 15%)
Grayish Black — Black color
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Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Black
Color Family
Black
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(172,2%,15%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 2%, 15%) | color: hsl(172, 2%, 15%) | |
| HEX | #252727 | color: #252727 | |
| RGB | rgb(37, 39, 39) | color: rgb(37, 39, 39) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 0%, 85%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(180, 5%, 15%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(180 14% 85%) | color: hwb(180 14% 85%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2707 0.0029 196.98) | color: oklch(0.2707 0.0029 196.98) | |
| Lab | lab(15.44 -0.9 -0.31) | color: lab(15.44 -0.9 -0.31) | |
| LCH | lch(15.44 0.95 199.01) | color: lch(15.44 0.95 199.01) |
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)
#262627 — rgb(38, 38, 39)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#262627 — rgb(38, 38, 39)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#252727 — rgb(37, 39, 39)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 2%, 15%);
text
color: hsl(172, 2%, 15%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 2%, 15%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 2%, 35%), hsl(172, 2%, 15%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 2%, 15%), hsl(172, 2%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #252727;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,2%,15%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 2%, 15%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 2%, 15%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 2%, 15%)?
HEX: #252727 | RGB: rgb(37, 39, 39) | CMYK: 5%, 0%, 0%, 85% | HSV: 180°, 5%, 15%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #252727?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 2%, 15%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 172°, 292°, and 52°. For analogous combinations, try hues 142° and 202°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(172, 2%, 15%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 2%, 15%); — As HEX: color: #252727; — As RGB: color: rgb(37, 39, 39); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,2%,15%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 2%, 15%);