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Slate

#4F6F87

Slate is a cool medium color with the hex code #4F6F87. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 79, 111, 135 in digital design or CMYK 41%, 18%, 0%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Slate Color Values

HEX
#4F6F87
RGB
79, 111, 135
HSL
206°, 26%, 42%
CMYK
41, 18, 0, 47

About this color

Slate sits at 206° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 26% saturation and 42% 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 41%, 18%, 0%, 47% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Slate

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4F6F87;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 79, 111, 135;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4F6F87',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 41%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(79, 111, 135)
rgba(79, 111, 135, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F6F87?
#4F6F87 is Slate, a cool medium color with RGB values of 79, 111, 135. It has a hue of 206°, 26% saturation, and 42% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4F6F87?
The RGB color code for #4F6F87 is rgb(79, 111, 135). This means it contains 79 red, 111 green, and 135 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Slate a warm or cool color?
Slate (#4F6F87) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4F6F87 in CSS?
You can use #4F6F87 in CSS with: background-color: #4F6F87; or color: #4F6F87; or as an RGB value: rgb(79, 111, 135). For print design, use CMYK: 41%, 18%, 0%, 47%.