HSL(218, 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(218,2%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(218, 2%, 36%) | color: hsl(218, 2%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #5A5B5E | color: #5A5B5E | |
| RGB | rgb(90, 91, 94) | color: rgb(90, 91, 94) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 3%, 0%, 63%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(225, 4%, 37%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(225 36% 63%) | color: hwb(225 36% 63%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4713 0.005 271.31) | color: oklch(0.4713 0.005 271.31) | |
| Lab | lab(38.66 0.25 -1.86) | color: lab(38.66 0.25 -1.86) | |
| LCH | lch(38.66 1.88 277.66) | color: lch(38.66 1.88 277.66) |
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)
#5A5A5D — rgb(90, 90, 93)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5A5A5D — rgb(90, 90, 93)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5A5D5D — rgb(90, 93, 93)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(218, 2%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(218, 2%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(218, 2%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(218, 2%, 56%), hsl(218, 2%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(218, 2%, 36%), hsl(218, 2%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #5A5B5E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(218,2%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(218, 2%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(218, 2%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(218, 2%, 36%)?
HEX: #5A5B5E | RGB: rgb(90, 91, 94) | CMYK: 4%, 3%, 0%, 63% | HSV: 225°, 4%, 37%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5A5B5E?
The complementary color is HSL(38, 2%, 36%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 218°, 338°, and 98°. For analogous combinations, try hues 188° and 248°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(218, 2%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(218, 2%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #5A5B5E; — As RGB: color: rgb(90, 91, 94); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(218,2%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(218, 2%, 36%);