#656972
Gray
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #656972 Gray
#656972 is a gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 101 red, 105 green, and 114 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 222°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 42%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #656972 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
222°
Hue
6%
Saturation
42%
Lightness
Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #656972 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #656972 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#656972 on White
Contrast Ratio5.5:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#656972 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.82:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #656972 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #656972 |
| RGB | rgb(101, 105, 114) |
| HSL | hsl(222, 6%, 42%) |
| RGB Decimal | 101, 105, 114 |
| RGB Percent | 39.6%, 41.2%, 44.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 11%, 8%, 0%, 55% |
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