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#708090Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Slate Gray Color Code
Slate Gray·#708090
Neutral FamilyNeutralMid toneLow saturationoklch(59.3% 0.031 248)
RGB
rgb(112, 128, 144)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(210 13% 50%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
22, 11, 0, 44Print handoffLAB
53, -2, -11Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(59.3% 0.031 248)Modern perceptualSlate Gray is a mid-tone, muted CSS named color at #708090. If you searched for slate gray hex code, 708090, or slate gray RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast4.23:1
Best UseTypography, surfaces, borders, shadows, and foundational interface structure
Tonal Scale
100#E5E8EB
300#BDC5CC
500#8A97A4
600#708090
800#515C68
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
4.05:1Large text / UI only
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
4.23:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
3.85:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorDark textContrast 4.23:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(59.3% 0.031 248)
Relative Luminance0.2090
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Neutral FamilyNeutralMid toneLow saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Aliases
Slate Grey
Closest Matches
Light Slate GrayLight Slate GreyMaterial Blue Grey 500
Color Notes
- Slate Gray is kept as an exact CSS named color for #708090.
- Queries for slate gray color code, 708090, or slate gray RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
4.05:1Large text / UI only
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
4.23:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
3.85:1Large text / UI only
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
4.23:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorDark textContrast 4.23:1 · Large text / UI only
Where It Works
- Use it for text, surfaces, rules, borders, elevation, and layout structure.
- Choose the exact neutral by contrast role instead of treating all grays as interchangeable.
- Pair with one clear accent color and a lighter or darker neutral step.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Slate Gray is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Core neutrals for typography, surfaces, and systems.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-slate-gray: #708090;
--color-slate-gray-rgb: 112 128 144;
}class="bg-[#708090] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#515C68] ring-1 ring-[#708090]"{
"slateGray": "#708090",
"slateGrayRgb": [112, 128, 144],
"slateGrayHsl": [210, 13, 50]
}