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Philippine Gray

#8F8E8A

Philippine Gray is a warm medium color with the hex code #8F8E8A. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 143, 142, 138 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Philippine Gray Color Values

HEX
#8F8E8A
RGB
143, 142, 138
HSL
48°, 2%, 55%
CMYK
0, 1, 3, 44

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Philippine Gray sits at 48° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 2% saturation and 55% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Philippine 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 Philippine Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 1%, 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 Philippine Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8F8E8A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 143, 142, 138;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8F8E8A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

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

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

RGB for Screens 

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F8E8A?
#8F8E8A is Philippine Gray, a warm medium color with RGB values of 143, 142, 138. It has a hue of 48°, 2% saturation, and 55% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8F8E8A?
The RGB color code for #8F8E8A is rgb(143, 142, 138). This means it contains 143 red, 142 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Philippine Gray a warm or cool color?
Philippine Gray (#8F8E8A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8F8E8A in CSS?
You can use #8F8E8A in CSS with: background-color: #8F8E8A; or color: #8F8E8A; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 142, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 3%, 44%.

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