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Light Slate Gray

#598CA6

Light Slate Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #598CA6. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 89, 140, 166 in digital design or CMYK 46%, 16%, 0%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Slate Gray Color Values

HEX
#598CA6
RGB
89, 140, 166
HSL
200°, 30%, 50%
CMYK
46, 16, 0, 35

About this color

Light Slate Gray sits at 200° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 30% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

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

When using Light Slate Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 46%, 16%, 0%, 35% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Light Slate Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #598CA6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 89, 140, 166;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#598CA6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 46%
M: 16%
Y: 0%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(89, 140, 166)
rgba(89, 140, 166, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #598CA6?
#598CA6 is Light Slate Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 89, 140, 166. It has a hue of 200°, 30% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #598CA6?
The RGB color code for #598CA6 is rgb(89, 140, 166). This means it contains 89 red, 140 green, and 166 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Slate Gray (#598CA6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #598CA6 in CSS?
You can use #598CA6 in CSS with: background-color: #598CA6; or color: #598CA6; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 140, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 46%, 16%, 0%, 35%.