#857C97
Approximate name: Light Slate Gray
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
LightSlateGray
Relative luminance
0.216
Hue H
260°
Saturation S
11%
Lightness L
54%
Value V
59%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Purple
Contrast on white: 3.94:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 5.33:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#857c97
Protanopia
#818190
Deuteranopia
#82828f
Tritanopia
#858b8a
Achromatopsia
#828282
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.