HSL(172, 3%, 57%)
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(172,3%,57%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 3%, 57%) | color: hsl(172, 3%, 57%) | |
| HEX | #8E9594 | color: #8E9594 | |
| RGB | rgb(142, 149, 148) | color: rgb(142, 149, 148) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 1%, 42%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(171, 5%, 58%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(171 55% 42%) | color: hwb(171 55% 42%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6638 0.0082 186.78) | color: oklch(0.6638 0.0082 186.78) | |
| Lab | lab(61.12 -2.72 -0.35) | color: lab(61.12 -2.72 -0.35) | |
| LCH | lch(61.12 2.74 187.33) | color: lch(61.12 2.74 187.33) |
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)
#919194 — rgb(145, 145, 148)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#919094 — rgb(145, 144, 148)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8E9494 — rgb(142, 148, 148)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 3%, 57%);
text
color: hsl(172, 3%, 57%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 3%, 57%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 3%, 77%), hsl(172, 3%, 57%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 3%, 57%), hsl(172, 3%, 37%))
hex
background-color: #8E9594;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,3%,57%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 3%, 57%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 3%, 57%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 3%, 57%)?
HEX: #8E9594 | RGB: rgb(142, 149, 148) | CMYK: 5%, 0%, 1%, 42% | HSV: 171°, 5%, 58%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8E9594?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 3%, 57%). 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, 3%, 57%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 3%, 57%); — As HEX: color: #8E9594; — As RGB: color: rgb(142, 149, 148); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,3%,57%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 3%, 57%);