HSL(42, 7%, 42%)
Grayish Gray — Gray color
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Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Gray
Color Family
Gray
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(42,7%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(42, 7%, 42%) | color: hsl(42, 7%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #736E64 | color: #736E64 | |
| RGB | rgb(115, 110, 100) | color: rgb(115, 110, 100) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 55%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(40, 13%, 45%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(40 39% 55%) | color: hwb(40 39% 55%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5397 0.0164 84.59) | color: oklch(0.5397 0.0164 84.59) | |
| Lab | lab(46.6 0.05 6.27) | color: lab(46.6 0.05 6.27) | |
| LCH | lch(46.6 6.27 89.54) | color: lch(46.6 6.27 89.54) |
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)
#717166 — rgb(113, 113, 102)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#717267 — rgb(113, 114, 103)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#736869 — rgb(115, 104, 105)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(42, 7%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(42, 7%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(42, 7%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(42, 7%, 62%), hsl(42, 7%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(42, 7%, 42%), hsl(42, 7%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #736E64;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(42,7%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(42, 7%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(42, 7%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Gray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(42, 7%, 42%)?
HEX: #736E64 | RGB: rgb(115, 110, 100) | CMYK: 0%, 4%, 13%, 55% | HSV: 40°, 13%, 45%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #736E64?
The complementary color is HSL(222, 7%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 42°, 162°, and 282°. For analogous combinations, try hues 12° and 72°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(42, 7%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(42, 7%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #736E64; — As RGB: color: rgb(115, 110, 100); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(42,7%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(42, 7%, 42%);