HSL(237, 2%, 53%)
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(237,2%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(237, 2%, 53%) | color: hsl(237, 2%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #85858A | color: #85858A | |
| RGB | rgb(133, 133, 138) | color: rgb(133, 133, 138) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 4%, 0%, 46%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 4%, 54%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 52% 46%) | color: hwb(240 52% 46%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6183 0.0074 286.18) | color: oklch(0.6183 0.0074 286.18) | |
| Lab | lab(55.68 1 -2.68) | color: lab(55.68 1 -2.68) | |
| LCH | lch(55.68 2.86 290.46) | color: lch(55.68 2.86 290.46) |
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)
#858589 — rgb(133, 133, 137)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#858589 — rgb(133, 133, 137)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#858888 — rgb(133, 136, 136)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(237, 2%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(237, 2%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(237, 2%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 2%, 73%), hsl(237, 2%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(237, 2%, 53%), hsl(237, 2%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #85858A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(237,2%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(237, 2%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(237, 2%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(237, 2%, 53%)?
HEX: #85858A | RGB: rgb(133, 133, 138) | CMYK: 4%, 4%, 0%, 46% | HSV: 240°, 4%, 54%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #85858A?
The complementary color is HSL(57, 2%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 237°, 357°, and 117°. For analogous combinations, try hues 207° and 267°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(237, 2%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(237, 2%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #85858A; — As RGB: color: rgb(133, 133, 138); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(237,2%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(237, 2%, 53%);