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Light Slate Gray

#739DBF

Light Slate Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #739DBF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 115, 157, 191 in digital design or CMYK 40%, 18%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Slate Gray Color Values

HEX
#739DBF
RGB
115, 157, 191
HSL
207°, 37%, 60%
CMYK
40, 18, 0, 25

About this color

Light Slate Gray sits at 207° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 37% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Light Slate Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Light Slate Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 40%, 18%, 0%, 25% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Light Slate Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #739DBF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 115, 157, 191;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#739DBF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 40%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(115, 157, 191)
rgba(115, 157, 191, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #739DBF?
#739DBF is Light Slate Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 115, 157, 191. It has a hue of 207°, 37% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #739DBF?
The RGB color code for #739DBF is rgb(115, 157, 191). This means it contains 115 red, 157 green, and 191 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Slate Gray (#739DBF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #739DBF in CSS?
You can use #739DBF in CSS with: background-color: #739DBF; or color: #739DBF; or as an RGB value: rgb(115, 157, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 18%, 0%, 25%.