HSL(173, 2%, 36%)
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(173,2%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(173, 2%, 36%) | color: hsl(173, 2%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #5A5E5D | color: #5A5E5D | |
| RGB | rgb(90, 94, 93) | color: rgb(90, 94, 93) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 1%, 63%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(165, 4%, 37%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(165 36% 63%) | color: hwb(165 36% 63%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.478 0.0053 179.55) | color: oklch(0.478 0.0053 179.55) | |
| Lab | lab(39.53 -1.78 0.03) | color: lab(39.53 -1.78 0.03) | |
| LCH | lch(39.53 1.78 179.03) | color: lch(39.53 1.78 179.03) |
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)
#5C5C5D — rgb(92, 92, 93)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5C5B5D — rgb(92, 91, 93)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5A5D5D — rgb(90, 93, 93)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(173, 2%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(173, 2%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(173, 2%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 2%, 56%), hsl(173, 2%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(173, 2%, 36%), hsl(173, 2%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #5A5E5D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(173,2%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(173, 2%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(173, 2%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(173, 2%, 36%)?
HEX: #5A5E5D | RGB: rgb(90, 94, 93) | CMYK: 4%, 0%, 1%, 63% | HSV: 165°, 4%, 37%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5A5E5D?
The complementary color is HSL(353, 2%, 36%). 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%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(173, 2%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #5A5E5D; — As RGB: color: rgb(90, 94, 93); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(173,2%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(173, 2%, 36%);