Dark Gray is a
cool light color with the hex code #89A3A9.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
137, 163, 169 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 4%, 0%, 34% for print applications.
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Dark Gray
#89A3A9
Dark Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #89A3A9
- RGB
- 137, 163, 169
- HSL
- 191°, 16%, 60%
- CMYK
- 19, 4, 0, 34
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Gray sits at 191° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 16% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.
In digital design, cool colors like Dark Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Dark Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 19%, 4%, 0%, 34% 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 Dark Gray
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #89A3A9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 137, 163, 169;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#89A3A9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 19%
M: 4%
Y: 0%
K: 34%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(137, 163, 169)
rgba(137, 163, 169, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #89A3A9?
#89A3A9 is Dark Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 137, 163, 169. It has a hue of 191°, 16%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #89A3A9?
The RGB color code for #89A3A9 is rgb(137, 163, 169). This means it contains 137 red,
163 green, and 169 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Gray (#89A3A9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #89A3A9 in CSS?
You can use #89A3A9 in CSS with:
background-color: #89A3A9; or color: #89A3A9; or as an RGB value: rgb(137, 163, 169). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 4%, 0%, 34%.