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Regent Gray

#8E959F

Regent Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #8E959F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 142, 149, 159 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Regent Gray color values

HEX
#8E959F
RGB
142, 149, 159
HSL
215°, 8%, 59%
CMYK
11, 6, 0, 38

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Regent Gray sits at 215° on the color wheel with 8% saturation and 59% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Regent Gray is rendered as rgb(142, 149, 159), where the blue channel is highest at 159, though it sits close to the other channels. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Regent Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 11C 6M 0Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Regent Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8E959F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 149, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8E959F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 6%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(142, 149, 159)
rgba(142, 149, 159, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8E959F?
#8E959F is Regent Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 142, 149, 159. It has a hue of 215°, 8% saturation, and 59% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8E959F?
The RGB color code for #8E959F is rgb(142, 149, 159). This means it contains 142 red, 149 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Regent Gray a warm or cool color?
Regent Gray (#8E959F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8E959F in CSS?
You can use #8E959F in CSS with: background-color: #8E959F; or color: #8E959F; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 149, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 6%, 0%, 38%.

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