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Slate

#4E727E

Slate is a cool medium color with the hex code #4E727E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 78, 114, 126 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 10%, 0%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Slate Color Values

HEX
#4E727E
RGB
78, 114, 126
HSL
195°, 24%, 40%
CMYK
38, 10, 0, 51

About this color

Slate sits at 195° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 24% saturation and 40% 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 38%, 10%, 0%, 51% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Slate

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4E727E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 78, 114, 126;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4E727E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 38%
M: 10%
Y: 0%
K: 51%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(78, 114, 126)
rgba(78, 114, 126, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E727E?
#4E727E is Slate, a cool medium color with RGB values of 78, 114, 126. It has a hue of 195°, 24% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4E727E?
The RGB color code for #4E727E is rgb(78, 114, 126). This means it contains 78 red, 114 green, and 126 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Slate a warm or cool color?
Slate (#4E727E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4E727E in CSS?
You can use #4E727E in CSS with: background-color: #4E727E; or color: #4E727E; or as an RGB value: rgb(78, 114, 126). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 10%, 0%, 51%.