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Mid Gray

#5F5D6F

Mid Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #5F5D6F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 95, 93, 111 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 16%, 0%, 56% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mid Gray color values

HEX
#5F5D6F
RGB
95, 93, 111
HSL
247°, 9%, 40%
CMYK
14, 16, 0, 56

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mid Gray sits at 247° on the color wheel with 9% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Mid Gray is rendered as rgb(95, 93, 111), where the blue channel is highest at 111, though it sits close to the other channels. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Mid Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 14C 16M 0Y 56K. A substantial black component (56%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Mid Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5F5D6F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 95, 93, 111;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#5F5D6F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 14%
M: 16%
Y: 0%
K: 56%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(95, 93, 111)
rgba(95, 93, 111, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5F5D6F?
#5F5D6F is Mid Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 95, 93, 111. It has a hue of 247°, 9% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5F5D6F?
The RGB color code for #5F5D6F is rgb(95, 93, 111). This means it contains 95 red, 93 green, and 111 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mid Gray a warm or cool color?
Mid Gray (#5F5D6F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5F5D6F in CSS?
You can use #5F5D6F in CSS with: background-color: #5F5D6F; or color: #5F5D6F; or as an RGB value: rgb(95, 93, 111). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 16%, 0%, 56%.

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