CSS named color
DarkSlateGray Color Code
DarkSlateGray is a dark, muted cyan with the hex code #2F4F4F. In RGB it is rgb(47, 79, 79), in HSL hsl(180, 25%, 25%) and in CMYK cmyk(41%, 0%, 0%, 69%).
Color values
In CSS you can write it as the keyword darkslategray.
White text on DarkSlateGray has a contrast ratio of 8.93:1 and black text 2.35:1, so white text is the more readable choice.
The closest Tailwind CSS color is Teal 900 (#134E4A).
Use DarkSlateGray in CSS
.element {
color: darkslategray;
background-color: #2f4f4f;
border-color: rgb(47, 79, 79);
}Tints and shades of DarkSlateGray
Ten steps from light to dark at the same hue. Click any swatch to copy it.
Colors that go with DarkSlateGray
Color-wheel harmonies built from #2F4F4F. Click a swatch to copy it or open the set in the color wheel.
Split complementary
Open in color wheelA base plus the two neighbors of its complement — contrast with less tension.
Text contrast on DarkSlateGray
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Questions about DarkSlateGray
What is the hex code for DarkSlateGray?
The hex code for DarkSlateGray is #2F4F4F. Its RGB value is rgb(47, 79, 79) and its HSL value is hsl(180, 25%, 25%).
What colors go with DarkSlateGray?
The complementary color of DarkSlateGray is #503030. For a softer scheme try the analogous colors #305040 and #304050; for a balanced three-color scheme use the triadic colors #503050 and #505030.
Is DarkSlateGray readable as a text color?
On a white background DarkSlateGray has a contrast ratio of 8.93:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text (4.5:1). On black it reaches 2.35:1.