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Dark Blue Gray

#906F8B

Dark Blue Gray is a warm medium color with the hex code #906F8B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 144, 111, 139 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 23%, 3%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue Gray Color Values

HEX
#906F8B
RGB
144, 111, 139
HSL
309°, 13%, 50%
CMYK
0, 23, 3, 44

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue Gray sits at 309° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 13% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Dark Blue 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 Dark Blue Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 23%, 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 Dark Blue Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #906F8B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 144, 111, 139;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#906F8B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 23%
Y: 3%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(144, 111, 139)
rgba(144, 111, 139, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #906F8B?
#906F8B is Dark Blue Gray, a warm medium color with RGB values of 144, 111, 139. It has a hue of 309°, 13% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #906F8B?
The RGB color code for #906F8B is rgb(144, 111, 139). This means it contains 144 red, 111 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#906F8B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #906F8B in CSS?
You can use #906F8B in CSS with: background-color: #906F8B; or color: #906F8B; or as an RGB value: rgb(144, 111, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 23%, 3%, 44%.

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