LightSlateGray — #778899 HEX Color
About LightSlateGray
LightSlateGray (#778899) is a cool, mid, muted blue tone with a hue of 210°, saturation of 14% and lightness of 53%. It works well for corporate and professional UI and conveys a calm feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 3.64:1, while on black it reaches 5.77:1 — so prefer black text when using #778899 as a background.
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Accessibility & Contrast
Recommendation: when using #778899 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.
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CSS Code Snippets
background-color: #778899;color: #778899;border: 2px solid #778899;background: linear-gradient(135deg, #778899, #998877);Code Export
:root {
--color-primary: #778899;
--color-primary-rgb: 119, 136, 153;
--color-primary-hsl: 210, 14%, 53%;
}Explore Color Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of color #778899?
Color #778899 is commonly known as LightSlateGray. It is a cool, mid, muted blue tone.
Is #778899 a warm or cool color?
LightSlateGray (#778899) is a cool color. With a hue of 210°, it falls in the blue family.
What colors go well with #778899?
Colors that pair well with LightSlateGray (#778899) include its complementary color (#998877), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous blue tones for harmonious palettes.