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Slate

#4D7884

Slate is a cool medium color with the hex code #4D7884. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 77, 120, 132 in digital design or CMYK 42%, 9%, 0%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Slate Color Values

HEX
#4D7884
RGB
77, 120, 132
HSL
193°, 26%, 41%
CMYK
42, 9, 0, 48

About this color

Slate sits at 193° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 26% saturation and 41% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Slate work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Slate in print, the CMYK breakdown of 42%, 9%, 0%, 48% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Slate

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4D7884;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 77, 120, 132;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4D7884',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 42%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 48%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(77, 120, 132)
rgba(77, 120, 132, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D7884?
#4D7884 is Slate, a cool medium color with RGB values of 77, 120, 132. It has a hue of 193°, 26% saturation, and 41% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4D7884?
The RGB color code for #4D7884 is rgb(77, 120, 132). This means it contains 77 red, 120 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Slate a warm or cool color?
Slate (#4D7884) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4D7884 in CSS?
You can use #4D7884 in CSS with: background-color: #4D7884; or color: #4D7884; or as an RGB value: rgb(77, 120, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 42%, 9%, 0%, 48%.