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Slate Gray

#7B7887

Slate Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #7B7887. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 123, 120, 135 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 11%, 0%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Slate Gray Color Values

HEX
#7B7887
RGB
123, 120, 135
HSL
252°, 6%, 50%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 47

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Slate Gray sits at 252° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 6% 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 9%, 11%, 0%, 47% 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: #7B7887;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 123, 120, 135;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#7B7887',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 9%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(123, 120, 135)
rgba(123, 120, 135, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B7887?
#7B7887 is Slate Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 123, 120, 135. It has a hue of 252°, 6% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7B7887?
The RGB color code for #7B7887 is rgb(123, 120, 135). This means it contains 123 red, 120 green, and 135 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Slate Gray (#7B7887) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7B7887 in CSS?
You can use #7B7887 in CSS with: background-color: #7B7887; or color: #7B7887; or as an RGB value: rgb(123, 120, 135). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 11%, 0%, 47%.

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