Light Slate Gray
#778899About Light Slate Gray
Light Slate Gray is the hex color #778899, which translates to rgb(119, 136, 153) in RGB and hsl(210, 14%, 53%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 210 degrees, with a saturation of 14 percent and a lightness of 53 percent. In the neutral family, it reads as a mid tone shade.
Using Light Slate Gray in a design
Text placed directly on Light Slate Gray is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.
Building a palette around Light Slate Gray
The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside Light Slate Gray for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.
Full values for Light Slate Gray
- HEX: #778899
- RGB: rgb(119, 136, 153)
- HSL: hsl(210, 14%, 53%)
- HSV: hsv(210, 22%, 60%)
- CMYK: cmyk(22%, 11%, 0%, 40%)