Light Slate Gray

Q: How do I use #6C8A93 in CSS?

You can use #6C8A93 in CSS with: background-color: #6C8A93; or color: #6C8A93; or as an RGB value: rgb(108, 138, 147). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 6%, 0%, 42%.

#6C8A93

Light Slate Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #6C8A93. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 108, 138, 147 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 6%, 0%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Slate Gray Color Values

HEX: #6C8A93
RGB: 108, 138, 147
HSL: 194°, 15%, 50%
CMYK: 27, 6, 0, 42

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Slate Gray sits at 194° 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 Light Slate Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Light Slate Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 27%, 6%, 0%, 42% 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 Light Slate Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6C8A93;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 108, 138, 147;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6C8A93',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 27%
M: 6%
Y: 0%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(108, 138, 147)
rgba(108, 138, 147, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

15 brand s with colors near 194° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C8A93?

#6C8A93 is Light Slate Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 108, 138, 147. It has a hue of 194°, 15% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #6C8A93?

The RGB color code for #6C8A93 is rgb(108, 138, 147). This means it contains 108 red, 138 green, and 147 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Slate Gray a warm or cool color?

Light Slate Gray (#6C8A93) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #6C8A93 in CSS?

You can use #6C8A93 in CSS with: background-color: #6C8A93; or color: #6C8A93; or as an RGB value: rgb(108, 138, 147). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 6%, 0%, 42%.