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Philippine Gray

#97989B

Philippine Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #97989B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 151, 152, 155 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 39% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Philippine Gray Color Values

HEX
#97989B
RGB
151, 152, 155
HSL
225°, 2%, 60%
CMYK
3, 2, 0, 39

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Philippine Gray sits at 225° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 2% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

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

When using Philippine Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 3%, 2%, 0%, 39% 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 Philippine Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #97989B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 151, 152, 155;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#97989B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 3%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 39%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(151, 152, 155)
rgba(151, 152, 155, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97989B?
#97989B is Philippine Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 151, 152, 155. It has a hue of 225°, 2% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #97989B?
The RGB color code for #97989B is rgb(151, 152, 155). This means it contains 151 red, 152 green, and 155 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Philippine Gray a warm or cool color?
Philippine Gray (#97989B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #97989B in CSS?
You can use #97989B in CSS with: background-color: #97989B; or color: #97989B; or as an RGB value: rgb(151, 152, 155). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 2%, 0%, 39%.

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