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Slate Gray

#697D96

Slate Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #697D96. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 105, 125, 150 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 17%, 0%, 41% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Slate Gray Color Values

HEX
#697D96
RGB
105, 125, 150
HSL
213°, 18%, 50%
CMYK
30, 17, 0, 41

About this color

Slate Gray sits at 213° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 18% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

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

When using Slate Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 30%, 17%, 0%, 41% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Slate Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #697D96;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 105, 125, 150;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#697D96',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 30%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 41%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(105, 125, 150)
rgba(105, 125, 150, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #697D96?
#697D96 is Slate Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 105, 125, 150. It has a hue of 213°, 18% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #697D96?
The RGB color code for #697D96 is rgb(105, 125, 150). This means it contains 105 red, 125 green, and 150 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Slate Gray (#697D96) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #697D96 in CSS?
You can use #697D96 in CSS with: background-color: #697D96; or color: #697D96; or as an RGB value: rgb(105, 125, 150). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 17%, 0%, 41%.