CSS Named Color
Copy-ready color values
HEX
#708090RGB
rgb(112, 128, 144)HSL
hsl(210, 13%, 50%)HSV
hsv(210, 22%, 56%)CMYK approx.
cmyk(22, 11, 0, 44)Color value table
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #708090 | |
| RGB | rgb(112, 128, 144) | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 13%, 50%) | |
| HSV | hsv(210, 22%, 56%) | |
| CMYK approx. | cmyk(22, 11, 0, 44) | |
| CSS keyword | slategray |
Contrast and classification
DarkLightness4.05:1Contrast with white5.18:1Contrast with blackBlue / CyanColor family
Shade and tint preview
White 10%#7E8D9B
White 30%#9BA6B1
White 70%#D4D9DE
White 90%#F1F2F4
Black 10%#657382
Black 30%#4E5A65
Black 70%#22262B
Black 90%#0B0D0E
Harmony palettes
Complementary
#8F7F6F#AA9E92Analogous
#72808C#70828ETriadic
#809070#907080Split complementary
#A39689#75685BUsing Slategray
Slategray works best when it is chosen with contrast, surrounding colors, and interface state in mind. Use the HEX value for static CSS, RGB when you need channel-level control, and HSL when adjusting lightness or saturation for hover states. The CMYK value is an approximate screen-to-print conversion, so print workflows should still rely on calibrated design software or a printer profile.
CSS, SCSS, and Tailwind examples
:root {
--color-slategray: #708090;
}
.button-primary {
background: var(--color-slategray);
color: #000000;
}
$slategray: #708090;
// Tailwind arbitrary value
class="bg-[#708090] text-white"