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Waikawa Gray

#62729D

Waikawa Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #62729D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 98, 114, 157 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 27%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Waikawa Gray color values

HEX
#62729D
RGB
98, 114, 157
HSL
224°, 23%, 50%
CMYK
38, 27, 0, 38

About this color

Waikawa Gray sits at 224° on the color wheel with 23% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 23% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. 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, Waikawa Gray is rendered as rgb(98, 114, 157), where the blue channel is highest at 157, anchoring the color in the cool register. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Waikawa Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 38C 27M 0Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Waikawa Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #62729D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 98, 114, 157;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#62729D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 38%
M: 27%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(98, 114, 157)
rgba(98, 114, 157, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #62729D?
#62729D is Waikawa Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 98, 114, 157. It has a hue of 224°, 23% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #62729D?
The RGB color code for #62729D is rgb(98, 114, 157). This means it contains 98 red, 114 green, and 157 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Waikawa Gray a warm or cool color?
Waikawa Gray (#62729D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #62729D in CSS?
You can use #62729D in CSS with: background-color: #62729D; or color: #62729D; or as an RGB value: rgb(98, 114, 157). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 27%, 0%, 38%.