HSL(188, 3%, 72%)
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(188,3%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(188, 3%, 72%) | color: hsl(188, 3%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #B5B9BA | color: #B5B9BA | |
| RGB | rgb(181, 185, 186) | color: rgb(181, 185, 186) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(192, 3%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(192 71% 27%) | color: hwb(192 71% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7829 0.0047 214.33) | color: oklch(0.7829 0.0047 214.33) | |
| Lab | lab(74.87 -1.2 -0.99) | color: lab(74.87 -1.2 -0.99) | |
| LCH | lch(74.87 1.56 219.52) | color: lch(74.87 1.56 219.52) |
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)
#B7B7BA — rgb(183, 183, 186)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B7B6BA — rgb(183, 182, 186)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B5BABA — rgb(181, 186, 186)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(188, 3%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(188, 3%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(188, 3%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(188, 3%, 92%), hsl(188, 3%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(188, 3%, 72%), hsl(188, 3%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #B5B9BA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(188,3%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(188, 3%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(188, 3%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(188, 3%, 72%)?
HEX: #B5B9BA | RGB: rgb(181, 185, 186) | CMYK: 3%, 1%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 192°, 3%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B5B9BA?
The complementary color is HSL(8, 3%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 188°, 308°, and 68°. For analogous combinations, try hues 158° and 218°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(188, 3%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(188, 3%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #B5B9BA; — As RGB: color: rgb(181, 185, 186); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(188,3%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(188, 3%, 72%);