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Slate Gray

#6C7F93

Slate Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #6C7F93. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 108, 127, 147 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 14%, 0%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Slate Gray Color Values

HEX
#6C7F93
RGB
108, 127, 147
HSL
211°, 15%, 50%
CMYK
27, 14, 0, 42

About this color

Slate Gray sits at 211° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 15% 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 27%, 14%, 0%, 42% 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: #6C7F93;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 108, 127, 147;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6C7F93',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 27%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(108, 127, 147)
rgba(108, 127, 147, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C7F93?
#6C7F93 is Slate Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 108, 127, 147. It has a hue of 211°, 15% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6C7F93?
The RGB color code for #6C7F93 is rgb(108, 127, 147). This means it contains 108 red, 127 green, and 147 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Slate Gray (#6C7F93) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6C7F93 in CSS?
You can use #6C7F93 in CSS with: background-color: #6C7F93; or color: #6C7F93; or as an RGB value: rgb(108, 127, 147). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 14%, 0%, 42%.