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Suva Gray

#8F8A8E

Suva Gray is a warm medium color with the hex code #8F8A8E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 143, 138, 142 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 1%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Suva Gray color values

HEX
#8F8A8E
RGB
143, 138, 142
HSL
312°, 2%, 55%
CMYK
0, 3, 1, 44

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Suva Gray sits at 312° on the color wheel with 2% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta 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, Suva Gray is rendered as rgb(143, 138, 142), where the red channel dominates at 143, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Suva Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 3M 1Y 44K. With a moderate key (44%), 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 Suva Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8F8A8E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 143, 138, 142;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8F8A8E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 1%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(143, 138, 142)
rgba(143, 138, 142, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8F8A8E?
#8F8A8E is Suva Gray, a warm medium color with RGB values of 143, 138, 142. It has a hue of 312°, 2% saturation, and 55% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8F8A8E?
The RGB color code for #8F8A8E is rgb(143, 138, 142). This means it contains 143 red, 138 green, and 142 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Suva Gray a warm or cool color?
Suva Gray (#8F8A8E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8F8A8E in CSS?
You can use #8F8A8E in CSS with: background-color: #8F8A8E; or color: #8F8A8E; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 138, 142). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 1%, 44%.

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