HSL(196, 8%, 53%)
Grayish Gray — Gray color
Adjust Color
Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Gray
Color Family
Gray
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(196,8%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(196, 8%, 53%) | color: hsl(196, 8%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #7E8C91 | color: #7E8C91 | |
| RGB | rgb(126, 140, 145) | color: rgb(126, 140, 145) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 3%, 0%, 43%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(196, 13%, 57%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(196 50% 43%) | color: hwb(196 50% 43%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6304 0.0179 221.2) | color: oklch(0.6304 0.0179 221.2) | |
| Lab | lab(57.3 -3.97 -4.38) | color: lab(57.3 -3.97 -4.38) | |
| LCH | lch(57.3 5.91 227.81) | color: lch(57.3 5.91 227.81) |
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)
#848490 — rgb(132, 132, 144)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#838290 — rgb(131, 130, 144)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7F8F8F — rgb(127, 143, 143)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(196, 8%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(196, 8%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(196, 8%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 8%, 73%), hsl(196, 8%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(196, 8%, 53%), hsl(196, 8%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #7E8C91;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(196,8%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(196, 8%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(196, 8%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(196, 8%, 53%)?
HEX: #7E8C91 | RGB: rgb(126, 140, 145) | CMYK: 13%, 3%, 0%, 43% | HSV: 196°, 13%, 57%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7E8C91?
The complementary color is HSL(16, 8%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 196°, 316°, and 76°. For analogous combinations, try hues 166° and 226°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(196, 8%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(196, 8%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #7E8C91; — As RGB: color: rgb(126, 140, 145); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(196,8%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(196, 8%, 53%);