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Dark Blue Gray

#946B91

Dark Blue Gray is a warm medium color with the hex code #946B91. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 148, 107, 145 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 28%, 2%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue Gray Color Values

HEX
#946B91
RGB
148, 107, 145
HSL
304°, 16%, 50%
CMYK
0, 28, 2, 42

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue Gray sits at 304° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 16% 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%, 28%, 2%, 42% 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: #946B91;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 148, 107, 145;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#946B91',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 28%
Y: 2%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(148, 107, 145)
rgba(148, 107, 145, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 304° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #946B91?
#946B91 is Dark Blue Gray, a warm medium color with RGB values of 148, 107, 145. It has a hue of 304°, 16% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #946B91?
The RGB color code for #946B91 is rgb(148, 107, 145). This means it contains 148 red, 107 green, and 145 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#946B91) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #946B91 in CSS?
You can use #946B91 in CSS with: background-color: #946B91; or color: #946B91; or as an RGB value: rgb(148, 107, 145). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 28%, 2%, 42%.

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