Gray
Slate Grey
Slate Grey
#708090Click to copy
Slate Grey Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(112, 128, 144)Copy
HSLhsl(210, 13%, 50%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(210, 22%, 56%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(22%, 11%, 0%, 44%)Copy
Slate Grey Color Schemes
Complementary
#708090
Click to copy#908070
Click to copyAnalogous
#709090
Click to copy#707090
Click to copySplit Complementary
#907070
Click to copy#909070
Click to copyMonochromatic
#708090
Click to copy#B3B3B3
Click to copy#E6E6E6
Click to copy#434D57
Click to copy#171A1D
Click to copy#000000
Click to copySlate Grey WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
4.05 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.18 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.72 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.12 : 1
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Slate Grey Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Slate Grey Color Introduction
Definition
Slate Grey (HEX #708090) has the RGB value rgb(112, 128, 144), the HSL value hsl(210°, 13%, 50%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(22%, 11%, 0%, 44%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Slate Grey is #908070, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #709090 and #707090 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#907070, #909070) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Slate Grey uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Slate Grey has a contrast ratio of 4.05:1 against white and 5.18:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Blue is the color of sky and ocean, evoking vastness, trust and reason. Steady and imposing, it is almost irreplaceable in technology, finance and corporate identity design. Specifically, Slate Grey has a lightness of 50% and a saturation of 13%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The keynote of modern architecture.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Slate Grey tends to leave a first impression of being cool and reliable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Blue suits fintech, corporate websites, government systems and any scene that needs professional trust. In real projects, Slate Grey is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Slate Grey Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
