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Dark Blue Gray

#977BB7

Dark Blue Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #977BB7. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 151, 123, 183 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 33%, 0%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue Gray Color Values

HEX
#977BB7
RGB
151, 123, 183
HSL
268°, 29%, 60%
CMYK
17, 33, 0, 28

About this color

Dark Blue Gray sits at 268° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 29% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

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

When using Dark Blue Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 17%, 33%, 0%, 28% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Dark Blue Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #977BB7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 151, 123, 183;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#977BB7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 17%
M: 33%
Y: 0%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(151, 123, 183)
rgba(151, 123, 183, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 268° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #977BB7?
#977BB7 is Dark Blue Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 151, 123, 183. It has a hue of 268°, 29% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #977BB7?
The RGB color code for #977BB7 is rgb(151, 123, 183). This means it contains 151 red, 123 green, and 183 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#977BB7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #977BB7 in CSS?
You can use #977BB7 in CSS with: background-color: #977BB7; or color: #977BB7; or as an RGB value: rgb(151, 123, 183). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 33%, 0%, 28%.