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Slate

#597073

Slate is a cool medium color with the hex code #597073. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 89, 112, 115 in digital design or CMYK 23%, 3%, 0%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Slate Color Values

HEX
#597073
RGB
89, 112, 115
HSL
187°, 13%, 40%
CMYK
23, 3, 0, 55

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Slate sits at 187° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 13% 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 23%, 3%, 0%, 55% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Slate

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #597073;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 89, 112, 115;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#597073',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 23%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(89, 112, 115)
rgba(89, 112, 115, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #597073?
#597073 is Slate, a cool medium color with RGB values of 89, 112, 115. It has a hue of 187°, 13% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #597073?
The RGB color code for #597073 is rgb(89, 112, 115). This means it contains 89 red, 112 green, and 115 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Slate a warm or cool color?
Slate (#597073) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #597073 in CSS?
You can use #597073 in CSS with: background-color: #597073; or color: #597073; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 112, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 3%, 0%, 55%.

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