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Grey

#917D6E

Grey is a warm medium color with the hex code #917D6E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 145, 125, 110 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 14%, 24%, 43% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Grey Color Values

HEX
#917D6E
RGB
145, 125, 110
HSL
26°, 14%, 50%
CMYK
0, 14, 24, 43

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Grey sits at 26° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 14% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Grey 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 Grey in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 14%, 24%, 43% 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 Grey

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #917D6E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 145, 125, 110;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#917D6E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 14%
Y: 24%
K: 43%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(145, 125, 110)
rgba(145, 125, 110, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #917D6E?
#917D6E is Grey, a warm medium color with RGB values of 145, 125, 110. It has a hue of 26°, 14% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #917D6E?
The RGB color code for #917D6E is rgb(145, 125, 110). This means it contains 145 red, 125 green, and 110 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Grey a warm or cool color?
Grey (#917D6E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #917D6E in CSS?
You can use #917D6E in CSS with: background-color: #917D6E; or color: #917D6E; or as an RGB value: rgb(145, 125, 110). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 14%, 24%, 43%.

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