HSL(188, 9%, 59%)
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(188,9%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(188, 9%, 59%) | color: hsl(188, 9%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #8D9DA0 | color: #8D9DA0 | |
| RGB | rgb(141, 157, 160) | color: rgb(141, 157, 160) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 2%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(189, 12%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(189 55% 37%) | color: hwb(189 55% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6843 0.0187 210.19) | color: oklch(0.6843 0.0187 210.19) | |
| Lab | lab(63.6 -5.02 -3.49) | color: lab(63.6 -5.02 -3.49) | |
| LCH | lch(63.6 6.11 214.81) | color: lch(63.6 6.11 214.81) |
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)
#94949F — rgb(148, 148, 159)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#93929F — rgb(147, 146, 159)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8E9F9F — rgb(142, 159, 159)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(188, 9%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(188, 9%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(188, 9%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(188, 9%, 79%), hsl(188, 9%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(188, 9%, 59%), hsl(188, 9%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #8D9DA0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(188,9%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(188, 9%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(188, 9%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(188, 9%, 59%)?
HEX: #8D9DA0 | RGB: rgb(141, 157, 160) | CMYK: 12%, 2%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 189°, 12%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8D9DA0?
The complementary color is HSL(8, 9%, 59%). 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, 9%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(188, 9%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #8D9DA0; — As RGB: color: rgb(141, 157, 160); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(188,9%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(188, 9%, 59%);