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Light Slate Gray

#6E8A91

Light Slate Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #6E8A91. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 110, 138, 145 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 5%, 0%, 43% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Slate Gray Color Values

HEX
#6E8A91
RGB
110, 138, 145
HSL
192°, 14%, 50%
CMYK
24, 5, 0, 43

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Slate Gray sits at 192° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 14% 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 24%, 5%, 0%, 43% 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: #6E8A91;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 110, 138, 145;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#6E8A91',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 24%
M: 5%
Y: 0%
K: 43%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(110, 138, 145)
rgba(110, 138, 145, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E8A91?
#6E8A91 is Light Slate Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 110, 138, 145. It has a hue of 192°, 14% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6E8A91?
The RGB color code for #6E8A91 is rgb(110, 138, 145). This means it contains 110 red, 138 green, and 145 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Slate Gray (#6E8A91) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6E8A91 in CSS?
You can use #6E8A91 in CSS with: background-color: #6E8A91; or color: #6E8A91; or as an RGB value: rgb(110, 138, 145). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 5%, 0%, 43%.

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