Light slate gray
Light slate gray is a medium, muted color from the blue family. Hex code #778899.
Color codes
- CSS name
lightslategray, lightslategrey - HEX
#778899 - RGB
rgb(119 136 153) - HSL
hsl(210 14% 53%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(210, 22%, 60%) - OKLCH
oklch(61.9% 0.032 248.4) - CMYK
cmyk(22%, 11%, 0%, 40%)
White text
3.64:1 · passes WCAG AA for large text only
Black text
5.76:1 · passes WCAG AA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Light slate gray in CSS and design
Light slate gray is a medium, muted color from the blue family. Light slate gray is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: lightslategray;
color: #778899;
color: rgb(119 136 153);
color: hsl(210 14% 53%);For text on light slate gray, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for light slate gray?
#778899. In CSS you can also use the keyword lightslategray or lightslategrey, which works in every browser.
What is light slate gray in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(119 136 153), in HSL hsl(210 14% 53%). For print, cmyk(22%, 11%, 0%, 40%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on light slate gray?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 5.76:1 and passes WCAG AA. White text reaches 3.64:1.
Which colors go with light slate gray?
Its complementary color is #938371, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #718B93 and #81849A. The palette generator builds more combinations.