HSL(233, 1%, 79%)
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(233,1%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(233, 1%, 79%) | color: hsl(233, 1%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #C9C9CA | color: #C9C9CA | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 201, 202) | color: rgb(201, 201, 202) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 0%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 79% 21%) | color: hwb(240 79% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8362 0.0014 286.37) | color: oklch(0.8362 0.0014 286.37) | |
| Lab | lab(80.99 0.18 -0.5) | color: lab(80.99 0.18 -0.5) | |
| LCH | lch(80.99 0.53 289.8) | color: lch(80.99 0.53 289.8) |
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)
#C9C9CA — rgb(201, 201, 202)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C9C9CA — rgb(201, 201, 202)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C9CACA — rgb(201, 202, 202)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(233, 1%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(233, 1%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(233, 1%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 1%, 99%), hsl(233, 1%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(233, 1%, 79%), hsl(233, 1%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #C9C9CA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(233,1%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(233, 1%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(233, 1%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(233, 1%, 79%)?
HEX: #C9C9CA | RGB: rgb(201, 201, 202) | CMYK: 0%, 0%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 240°, 0%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9C9CA?
The complementary color is HSL(53, 1%, 79%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 233°, 353°, and 113°. For analogous combinations, try hues 203° and 263°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(233, 1%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(233, 1%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #C9C9CA; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 201, 202); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(233,1%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(233, 1%, 79%);