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Raven

#757E8A

Raven is a cool medium color with the hex code #757E8A. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 117, 126, 138 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 9%, 0%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Raven color values

HEX
#757E8A
RGB
117, 126, 138
HSL
214°, 8%, 50%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 46

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Raven sits at 214° on the color wheel with 8% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Raven is rendered as rgb(117, 126, 138), where the blue channel is highest at 138, though it sits close to the other channels. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Raven translates to a CMYK breakdown of 15C 9M 0Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Raven

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #757E8A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 117, 126, 138;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#757E8A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 15%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 46%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(117, 126, 138)
rgba(117, 126, 138, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #757E8A?
#757E8A is Raven, a cool medium color with RGB values of 117, 126, 138. It has a hue of 214°, 8% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #757E8A?
The RGB color code for #757E8A is rgb(117, 126, 138). This means it contains 117 red, 126 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Raven a warm or cool color?
Raven (#757E8A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #757E8A in CSS?
You can use #757E8A in CSS with: background-color: #757E8A; or color: #757E8A; or as an RGB value: rgb(117, 126, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 9%, 0%, 46%.

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