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Slate Gray

#8F708A

Slate Gray is a warm medium color with the hex code #8F708A. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 143, 112, 138 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 22%, 3%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Slate Gray Color Values

HEX
#8F708A
RGB
143, 112, 138
HSL
310°, 12%, 50%
CMYK
0, 22, 3, 44

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Slate Gray sits at 310° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 12% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Slate Gray work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Slate Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 22%, 3%, 44% 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 Slate Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8F708A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 143, 112, 138;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8F708A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 22%
Y: 3%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(143, 112, 138)
rgba(143, 112, 138, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F708A?
#8F708A is Slate Gray, a warm medium color with RGB values of 143, 112, 138. It has a hue of 310°, 12% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8F708A?
The RGB color code for #8F708A is rgb(143, 112, 138). This means it contains 143 red, 112 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Slate Gray (#8F708A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8F708A in CSS?
You can use #8F708A in CSS with: background-color: #8F708A; or color: #8F708A; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 112, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 22%, 3%, 44%.

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