Light Slate Gray

Q: How do I use #7BA1B7 in CSS?

You can use #7BA1B7 in CSS with: background-color: #7BA1B7; or color: #7BA1B7; or as an RGB value: rgb(123, 161, 183). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 12%, 0%, 28%.

#7BA1B7

Light Slate Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #7BA1B7. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 123, 161, 183 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 12%, 0%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Slate Gray Color Values

HEX: #7BA1B7
RGB: 123, 161, 183
HSL: 202°, 29%, 60%
CMYK: 33, 12, 0, 28

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Slate Gray sits at 202° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 29% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

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 33%, 12%, 0%, 28% 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: #7BA1B7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 123, 161, 183;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7BA1B7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 33%
M: 12%
Y: 0%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(123, 161, 183)
rgba(123, 161, 183, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

16 brand s with colors near 202° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7BA1B7?

#7BA1B7 is Light Slate Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 123, 161, 183. It has a hue of 202°, 29% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #7BA1B7?

The RGB color code for #7BA1B7 is rgb(123, 161, 183). This means it contains 123 red, 161 green, and 183 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Slate Gray a warm or cool color?

Light Slate Gray (#7BA1B7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #7BA1B7 in CSS?

You can use #7BA1B7 in CSS with: background-color: #7BA1B7; or color: #7BA1B7; or as an RGB value: rgb(123, 161, 183). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 12%, 0%, 28%.