HSL(242, 3%, 53%)
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(242,3%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 3%, 53%) | color: hsl(242, 3%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #84848B | color: #84848B | |
| RGB | rgb(132, 132, 139) | color: rgb(132, 132, 139) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 5%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 5%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 52% 45%) | color: hwb(240 52% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6156 0.0104 286.09) | color: oklch(0.6156 0.0104 286.09) | |
| Lab | lab(55.35 1.42 -3.76) | color: lab(55.35 1.42 -3.76) | |
| LCH | lch(55.35 4.02 290.69) | color: lch(55.35 4.02 290.69) |
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)
#848489 — rgb(132, 132, 137)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#848489 — rgb(132, 132, 137)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#848888 — rgb(132, 136, 136)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 3%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(242, 3%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 3%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 3%, 73%), hsl(242, 3%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 3%, 53%), hsl(242, 3%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #84848B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,3%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 3%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 3%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 3%, 53%)?
HEX: #84848B | RGB: rgb(132, 132, 139) | CMYK: 5%, 5%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 240°, 5%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #84848B?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 3%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 242°, 2°, and 122°. For analogous combinations, try hues 212° and 272°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(242, 3%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 3%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #84848B; — As RGB: color: rgb(132, 132, 139); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,3%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 3%, 53%);