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Slate

#5A5F72

Slate is a cool medium color with the hex code #5A5F72. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 90, 95, 114 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 17%, 0%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Slate Color Values

HEX
#5A5F72
RGB
90, 95, 114
HSL
228°, 12%, 40%
CMYK
21, 17, 0, 55

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Slate sits at 228° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 12% 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 21%, 17%, 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: #5A5F72;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 90, 95, 114;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#5A5F72',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 21%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(90, 95, 114)
rgba(90, 95, 114, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A5F72?
#5A5F72 is Slate, a cool medium color with RGB values of 90, 95, 114. It has a hue of 228°, 12% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5A5F72?
The RGB color code for #5A5F72 is rgb(90, 95, 114). This means it contains 90 red, 95 green, and 114 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Slate a warm or cool color?
Slate (#5A5F72) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5A5F72 in CSS?
You can use #5A5F72 in CSS with: background-color: #5A5F72; or color: #5A5F72; or as an RGB value: rgb(90, 95, 114). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 17%, 0%, 55%.

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