HSL(197, 7%, 51%)
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(197,7%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(197, 7%, 51%) | color: hsl(197, 7%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #79868B | color: #79868B | |
| RGB | rgb(121, 134, 139) | color: rgb(121, 134, 139) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 4%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(197, 13%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(197 48% 45%) | color: hwb(197 48% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6111 0.017 222.82) | color: oklch(0.6111 0.017 222.82) | |
| Lab | lab(55.05 -3.65 -4.3) | color: lab(55.05 -3.65 -4.3) | |
| LCH | lch(55.05 5.64 229.67) | color: lch(55.05 5.64 229.67) |
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)
#7F7F8A — rgb(127, 127, 138)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7E7D8A — rgb(126, 125, 138)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7A8989 — rgb(122, 137, 137)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(197, 7%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(197, 7%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(197, 7%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 7%, 71%), hsl(197, 7%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 7%, 51%), hsl(197, 7%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #79868B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(197,7%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(197, 7%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(197, 7%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(197, 7%, 51%)?
HEX: #79868B | RGB: rgb(121, 134, 139) | CMYK: 13%, 4%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 197°, 13%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #79868B?
The complementary color is HSL(17, 7%, 51%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 197°, 317°, and 77°. For analogous combinations, try hues 167° and 227°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(197, 7%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(197, 7%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #79868B; — As RGB: color: rgb(121, 134, 139); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(197,7%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(197, 7%, 51%);