slategray

Slate gray is a color name used in design and digital color spaces. It describes a medium-dark gray with a cool blue undertone, drawing its name from slate, the fine-grained metamorphic rock. In web colors, the CSS named color slategray corresponds to the hex value #708090 and RGB components of 112, 128, 144. The common English form slate gray with a space is often used in writing, but the standardized CSS name is slategray.

As a neutral, slategray is frequently employed for backgrounds, borders, and text in user interfaces. Its subdued tone makes it versatile for formal or professional designs and pairs well with blues, greens, and earthy hues. It is part of established color systems such as the X11 color set and the CSS color names, ensuring broad cross-platform compatibility.

In terms of accessibility and readability, slategray provides moderate contrast against light backgrounds and can support legibility when used with sufficient size or with higher-contrast accents. Designers may adjust neighboring colors or use lighter or darker tones to ensure adequate contrast for body text or important elements. Overall, slate gray serves as a restrained, versatile option for creating calm, neutral palettes in both print and digital contexts.