HSL(242, 9%, 74%)
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(242,9%,74%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 9%, 74%) | color: hsl(242, 9%, 74%) | |
| HEX | #B7B7C3 | color: #B7B7C3 | |
| RGB | rgb(183, 183, 195) | color: rgb(183, 183, 195) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 6%, 0%, 24%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 6%, 76%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 71% 24%) | color: hwb(240 71% 24%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7831 0.0169 286) | color: oklch(0.7831 0.0169 286) | |
| Lab | lab(74.75 2.3 -6.06) | color: lab(74.75 2.3 -6.06) | |
| LCH | lch(74.75 6.48 290.78) | color: lch(74.75 6.48 290.78) |
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)
#B7B7C0 — rgb(183, 183, 192)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B7B7BF — rgb(183, 183, 191)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B7BEBD — rgb(183, 190, 189)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 9%, 74%);
text
color: hsl(242, 9%, 74%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 9%, 74%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 9%, 94%), hsl(242, 9%, 74%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 9%, 74%), hsl(242, 9%, 54%))
hex
background-color: #B7B7C3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,9%,74%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 9%, 74%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 9%, 74%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 9%, 74%)?
HEX: #B7B7C3 | RGB: rgb(183, 183, 195) | CMYK: 6%, 6%, 0%, 24% | HSV: 240°, 6%, 76%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #B7B7C3?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 9%, 74%). 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, 9%, 74%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 9%, 74%); — As HEX: color: #B7B7C3; — As RGB: color: rgb(183, 183, 195); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,9%,74%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 9%, 74%);