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Slate Gray

#70718F

Slate Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #70718F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 112, 113, 143 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 21%, 0%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Slate Gray Color Values

HEX
#70718F
RGB
112, 113, 143
HSL
238°, 12%, 50%
CMYK
22, 21, 0, 44

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Slate Gray sits at 238° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 12% 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 22%, 21%, 0%, 44% 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 Slate Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #70718F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 112, 113, 143;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#70718F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 22%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(112, 113, 143)
rgba(112, 113, 143, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #70718F?
#70718F is Slate Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 112, 113, 143. It has a hue of 238°, 12% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #70718F?
The RGB color code for #70718F is rgb(112, 113, 143). This means it contains 112 red, 113 green, and 143 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Slate Gray (#70718F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #70718F in CSS?
You can use #70718F in CSS with: background-color: #70718F; or color: #70718F; or as an RGB value: rgb(112, 113, 143). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 21%, 0%, 44%.

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