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Slate Gray

#7E718E

Slate Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #7E718E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 126, 113, 142 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 20%, 0%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Slate Gray Color Values

HEX
#7E718E
RGB
126, 113, 142
HSL
267°, 11%, 50%
CMYK
11, 20, 0, 44

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Slate Gray sits at 267° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 11% 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 11%, 20%, 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: #7E718E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 126, 113, 142;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#7E718E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 20%
Y: 0%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(126, 113, 142)
rgba(126, 113, 142, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E718E?
#7E718E is Slate Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 126, 113, 142. It has a hue of 267°, 11% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7E718E?
The RGB color code for #7E718E is rgb(126, 113, 142). This means it contains 126 red, 113 green, and 142 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Slate Gray (#7E718E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7E718E in CSS?
You can use #7E718E in CSS with: background-color: #7E718E; or color: #7E718E; or as an RGB value: rgb(126, 113, 142). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 20%, 0%, 44%.

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