HSL(173, 2%, 16%)
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(173,2%,16%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(173, 2%, 16%) | color: hsl(173, 2%, 16%) | |
| HEX | #282A29 | color: #282A29 | |
| RGB | rgb(40, 42, 41) | color: rgb(40, 42, 41) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 2%, 84%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(150, 5%, 16%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(150 15% 84%) | color: hwb(150 15% 84%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2826 0.0034 164.83) | color: oklch(0.2826 0.0034 164.83) | |
| Lab | lab(16.83 -1.14 0.34) | color: lab(16.83 -1.14 0.34) | |
| LCH | lch(16.83 1.19 163.39) | color: lch(16.83 1.19 163.39) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#292929 — rgb(41, 41, 41)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#292929 — rgb(41, 41, 41)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#282929 — rgb(40, 41, 41)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(173, 2%, 16%);
text
color: hsl(173, 2%, 16%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(173, 2%, 16%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 2%, 36%), hsl(173, 2%, 16%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 2%, 16%), hsl(173, 2%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #282A29;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(173,2%,16%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(173, 2%, 16%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(173, 2%, 16%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(173, 2%, 16%)?
HEX: #282A29 | RGB: rgb(40, 42, 41) | CMYK: 5%, 0%, 2%, 84% | HSV: 150°, 5%, 16%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #282A29?
The complementary color is HSL(353, 2%, 16%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 173°, 293°, and 53°. For analogous combinations, try hues 143° and 203°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(173, 2%, 16%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(173, 2%, 16%); — As HEX: color: #282A29; — As RGB: color: rgb(40, 42, 41); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(173,2%,16%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(173, 2%, 16%);