HSL(247, 9%, 51%)
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(247,9%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(247, 9%, 51%) | color: hsl(247, 9%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #79778D | color: #79778D | |
| RGB | rgb(121, 119, 141) | color: rgb(121, 119, 141) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 16%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(245, 16%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(245 46% 45%) | color: hwb(245 46% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5787 0.0335 289.48) | color: oklch(0.5787 0.0335 289.48) | |
| Lab | lab(50.9 5.47 -11.66) | color: lab(50.9 5.47 -11.66) | |
| LCH | lch(50.9 12.88 295.13) | color: lch(50.9 12.88 295.13) |
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)
#787888 — rgb(120, 120, 136)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#787886 — rgb(120, 120, 134)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#798383 — rgb(121, 131, 131)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(247, 9%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(247, 9%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(247, 9%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(247, 9%, 71%), hsl(247, 9%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(247, 9%, 51%), hsl(247, 9%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #79778D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(247,9%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(247, 9%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(247, 9%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(247, 9%, 51%)?
HEX: #79778D | RGB: rgb(121, 119, 141) | CMYK: 14%, 16%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 245°, 16%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #79778D?
The complementary color is HSL(67, 9%, 51%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 247°, 7°, and 127°. For analogous combinations, try hues 217° and 277°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(247, 9%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(247, 9%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #79778D; — As RGB: color: rgb(121, 119, 141); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(247,9%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(247, 9%, 51%);