Dark Blue Gray is a
cool light color with the hex code #8D81B1.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
141, 129, 177 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 27%, 0%, 31% for print applications.
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Dark Blue Gray
#8D81B1
Dark Blue Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #8D81B1
- RGB
- 141, 129, 177
- HSL
- 255°, 24%, 60%
- CMYK
- 20, 27, 0, 31
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Blue Gray sits at 255° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 24% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.
In digital design, cool colors like Dark Blue Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Dark Blue Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 20%, 27%, 0%, 31% 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 Blue Gray
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #8D81B1;
--brand-primary-rgb: 141, 129, 177;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8D81B1',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 20%
M: 27%
Y: 0%
K: 31%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(141, 129, 177)
rgba(141, 129, 177, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
9 brand s with colors near 255° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8D81B1?
#8D81B1 is Dark Blue Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 141, 129, 177. It has a hue of 255°, 24%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8D81B1?
The RGB color code for #8D81B1 is rgb(141, 129, 177). This means it contains 141 red,
129 green, and 177 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#8D81B1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8D81B1 in CSS?
You can use #8D81B1 in CSS with:
background-color: #8D81B1; or color: #8D81B1; or as an RGB value: rgb(141, 129, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 27%, 0%, 31%.