Lightslategray colour (#778899)
Lightslategray is medium a blue with hex code #778899, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 119, 136, 153; in HSL 210°, 14%, 53%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Lightslategray colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Lightslategray in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #778899 |
| RGB | rgb(119, 136, 153) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.467, 0.533, 0.600 |
| HSL | hsl(210, 14%, 53%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 22%, 11%, 0%, 40% |
| CSS | color: lightslategray; |
Shades and tints of Lightslategray
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#e2e6e9 | #c5ccd3 | #a8b3bd | #8b99a7 | #6e8091 | #586674 | #424d57 | #2c333a | #161a1d |
Colours that go with Lightslategray
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #988776 | |
| Triadic | #987687 | #879876 |
| Analogous | #767698 | #769898 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| slategray | #708090 | very close |
| gray | #808080 | very close |
| cadetblue | #5f9ea0 | close |
| steelblue | #4682b4 | close |
| darkseagreen | #8fbc8f | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Lightslategray against white is 3.64:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 5.77:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Lightslategray background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Lightslategray?
#778899.
What is Lightslategray in RGB?
rgb(119, 136, 153).
What colour is complementary to Lightslategray?
#988776, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.