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Dark Gray

#929FA0

Dark Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #929FA0. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 146, 159, 160 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 1%, 0%, 37% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Gray Color Values

HEX
#929FA0
RGB
146, 159, 160
HSL
184°, 7%, 60%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 37

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Gray sits at 184° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 7% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

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

When using Dark Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 9%, 1%, 0%, 37% 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 Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #929FA0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 146, 159, 160;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#929FA0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 9%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 37%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(146, 159, 160)
rgba(146, 159, 160, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #929FA0?
#929FA0 is Dark Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 146, 159, 160. It has a hue of 184°, 7% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #929FA0?
The RGB color code for #929FA0 is rgb(146, 159, 160). This means it contains 146 red, 159 green, and 160 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Gray (#929FA0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #929FA0 in CSS?
You can use #929FA0 in CSS with: background-color: #929FA0; or color: #929FA0; or as an RGB value: rgb(146, 159, 160). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 1%, 0%, 37%.

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