Light Slate Gray is a
cool light color with the hex code #99B0CC.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
153, 176, 204 in digital design or CMYK 25%, 14%, 0%, 20% for print applications.
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Light Slate Gray
#99B0CC
Light Slate Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #99B0CC
- RGB
- 153, 176, 204
- HSL
- 213°, 33%, 70%
- CMYK
- 25, 14, 0, 20
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Slate Gray sits at 213° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 33% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, cool colors like Light Slate Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Light Slate Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 25%, 14%, 0%, 20% 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 Light Slate Gray
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #99B0CC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 153, 176, 204;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#99B0CC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 25%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(153, 176, 204)
rgba(153, 176, 204, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
18 brand s with colors near 213° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #99B0CC?
#99B0CC is Light Slate Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 153, 176, 204. It has a hue of 213°, 33%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #99B0CC?
The RGB color code for #99B0CC is rgb(153, 176, 204). This means it contains 153 red,
176 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Slate Gray (#99B0CC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #99B0CC in CSS?
You can use #99B0CC in CSS with:
background-color: #99B0CC; or color: #99B0CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 176, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 14%, 0%, 20%.