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Philippine Gray

#8E9C9F

Philippine Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #8E9C9F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 142, 156, 159 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 2%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Philippine Gray Color Values

HEX
#8E9C9F
RGB
142, 156, 159
HSL
191°, 8%, 59%
CMYK
11, 2, 0, 38

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Philippine Gray sits at 191° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 8% saturation and 59% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Philippine Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Philippine Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 11%, 2%, 0%, 38% 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 Philippine Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8E9C9F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 156, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8E9C9F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(142, 156, 159)
rgba(142, 156, 159, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E9C9F?
#8E9C9F is Philippine Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 142, 156, 159. It has a hue of 191°, 8% saturation, and 59% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8E9C9F?
The RGB color code for #8E9C9F is rgb(142, 156, 159). This means it contains 142 red, 156 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Philippine Gray a warm or cool color?
Philippine Gray (#8E9C9F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8E9C9F in CSS?
You can use #8E9C9F in CSS with: background-color: #8E9C9F; or color: #8E9C9F; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 156, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 2%, 0%, 38%.

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