HSL(231, 3%, 78%)
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(231,3%,78%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 3%, 78%) | color: hsl(231, 3%, 78%) | |
| HEX | #C5C6C9 | color: #C5C6C9 | |
| RGB | rgb(197, 198, 201) | color: rgb(197, 198, 201) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(225, 2%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(225 77% 21%) | color: hwb(225 77% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8267 0.0043 271.36) | color: oklch(0.8267 0.0043 271.36) | |
| Lab | lab(79.88 0.21 -1.62) | color: lab(79.88 0.21 -1.62) | |
| LCH | lch(79.88 1.63 277.39) | color: lch(79.88 1.63 277.39) |
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)
#C5C5C8 — rgb(197, 197, 200)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C5C5C8 — rgb(197, 197, 200)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C5C8C8 — rgb(197, 200, 200)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 3%, 78%);
text
color: hsl(231, 3%, 78%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 3%, 78%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 3%, 98%), hsl(231, 3%, 78%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 3%, 78%), hsl(231, 3%, 58%))
hex
background-color: #C5C6C9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,3%,78%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 3%, 78%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 3%, 78%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 3%, 78%)?
HEX: #C5C6C9 | RGB: rgb(197, 198, 201) | CMYK: 2%, 1%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 225°, 2%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C5C6C9?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 3%, 78%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 231°, 351°, and 111°. For analogous combinations, try hues 201° and 261°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(231, 3%, 78%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 3%, 78%); — As HEX: color: #C5C6C9; — As RGB: color: rgb(197, 198, 201); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,3%,78%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 3%, 78%);