HSL(40, 12%, 38%)
Grayish Orange — Orange color
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Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Orange
Color Family
Orange
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(40,12%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(40, 12%, 38%) | color: hsl(40, 12%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #6D6555 | color: #6D6555 | |
| RGB | rgb(109, 101, 85) | color: rgb(109, 101, 85) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 22%, 57%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(40, 22%, 43%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(40 34% 57%) | color: hwb(40 34% 57%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5095 0.0264 84.56) | color: oklch(0.5095 0.0264 84.56) | |
| Lab | lab(43.09 0.27 10.22) | color: lab(43.09 0.27 10.22) | |
| LCH | lch(43.09 10.22 88.49) | color: lch(43.09 10.22 88.49) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#6A6959 — rgb(106, 105, 89)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6A6B5A — rgb(106, 107, 90)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6D5C5D — rgb(109, 92, 93)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(40, 12%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(40, 12%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(40, 12%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(40, 12%, 58%), hsl(40, 12%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(40, 12%, 38%), hsl(40, 12%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #6D6555;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(40,12%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(40, 12%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(40, 12%, 38%);
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Use Cases for Grayish Orange
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(40, 12%, 38%)?
HEX: #6D6555 | RGB: rgb(109, 101, 85) | CMYK: 0%, 7%, 22%, 57% | HSV: 40°, 22%, 43%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6D6555?
The complementary color is HSL(220, 12%, 38%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 40°, 160°, and 280°. For analogous combinations, try hues 10° and 70°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(40, 12%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(40, 12%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #6D6555; — As RGB: color: rgb(109, 101, 85); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(40,12%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(40, 12%, 38%);