HSL(243, 0%, 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(243,0%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(243, 0%, 79%) | color: hsl(243, 0%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #C9C9C9 | color: #C9C9C9 | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 201, 201) | color: rgb(201, 201, 201) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(0, 0%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(0 79% 21%) | color: hwb(0 79% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8359 0 89.88) | color: oklch(0.8359 0 89.88) | |
| Lab | lab(80.97 -0 0) | color: lab(80.97 -0 0) | |
| LCH | lch(80.97 0 180) | color: lch(80.97 0 180) |
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)
#C9C9C9 — rgb(201, 201, 201)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C9C9C9 — rgb(201, 201, 201)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C9C9C9 — rgb(201, 201, 201)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(243, 0%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(243, 0%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(243, 0%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(243, 0%, 99%), hsl(243, 0%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(243, 0%, 79%), hsl(243, 0%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #C9C9C9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(243,0%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(243, 0%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(243, 0%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(243, 0%, 79%)?
HEX: #C9C9C9 | RGB: rgb(201, 201, 201) | CMYK: 0%, 0%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 0°, 0%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9C9C9?
The complementary color is HSL(63, 0%, 79%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 243°, 3°, and 123°. For analogous combinations, try hues 213° and 273°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(243, 0%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(243, 0%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #C9C9C9; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 201, 201); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(243,0%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(243, 0%, 79%);