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Light Slate Gray

#8F8DA5

Light Slate Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #8F8DA5. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 143, 141, 165 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 15%, 0%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Slate Gray Color Values

HEX
#8F8DA5
RGB
143, 141, 165
HSL
245°, 12%, 60%
CMYK
13, 15, 0, 35

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Slate Gray sits at 245° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 12% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, cool colors like Light Slate Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Light Slate Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 13%, 15%, 0%, 35% 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 Light Slate Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8F8DA5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 143, 141, 165;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8F8DA5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 13%
M: 15%
Y: 0%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(143, 141, 165)
rgba(143, 141, 165, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F8DA5?
#8F8DA5 is Light Slate Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 143, 141, 165. It has a hue of 245°, 12% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8F8DA5?
The RGB color code for #8F8DA5 is rgb(143, 141, 165). This means it contains 143 red, 141 green, and 165 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Slate Gray (#8F8DA5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8F8DA5 in CSS?
You can use #8F8DA5 in CSS with: background-color: #8F8DA5; or color: #8F8DA5; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 141, 165). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 15%, 0%, 35%.

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