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Manatee

#8F8E9F

Manatee is a cool medium color with the hex code #8F8E9F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 143, 142, 159 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 11%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Manatee color values

HEX
#8F8E9F
RGB
143, 142, 159
HSL
244°, 8%, 59%
CMYK
10, 11, 0, 38

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Manatee sits at 244° on the color wheel with 8% saturation and 59% lightness, placing it in the blue 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, Manatee is rendered as rgb(143, 142, 159), where the blue channel is highest at 159, though it sits close to the other channels. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Manatee translates to a CMYK breakdown of 10C 11M 0Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), 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 Manatee

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8F8E9F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 143, 142, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8F8E9F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 10%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(143, 142, 159)
rgba(143, 142, 159, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8F8E9F?
#8F8E9F is Manatee, a cool medium color with RGB values of 143, 142, 159. It has a hue of 244°, 8% saturation, and 59% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8F8E9F?
The RGB color code for #8F8E9F is rgb(143, 142, 159). This means it contains 143 red, 142 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Manatee a warm or cool color?
Manatee (#8F8E9F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8F8E9F in CSS?
You can use #8F8E9F in CSS with: background-color: #8F8E9F; or color: #8F8E9F; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 142, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 11%, 0%, 38%.

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