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Dark Gray

#8E9E9F

Dark Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #8E9E9F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 142, 158, 159 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 1%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Gray Color Values

HEX
#8E9E9F
RGB
142, 158, 159
HSL
184°, 8%, 59%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 38

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Gray sits at 184° 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 Dark Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Dark Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 11%, 1%, 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 Dark Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8E9E9F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 158, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8E9E9F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(142, 158, 159)
rgba(142, 158, 159, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E9E9F?
#8E9E9F is Dark Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 142, 158, 159. It has a hue of 184°, 8% saturation, and 59% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8E9E9F?
The RGB color code for #8E9E9F is rgb(142, 158, 159). This means it contains 142 red, 158 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Gray (#8E9E9F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8E9E9F in CSS?
You can use #8E9E9F in CSS with: background-color: #8E9E9F; or color: #8E9E9F; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 158, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 1%, 0%, 38%.

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