Light Slate Gray is a
cool light color with the hex code #9CA3C9.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
156, 163, 201 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 19%, 0%, 21% for print applications.
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Light Slate Gray
#9CA3C9
Light Slate Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #9CA3C9
- RGB
- 156, 163, 201
- HSL
- 231°, 29%, 70%
- CMYK
- 22, 19, 0, 21
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Slate Gray sits at 231° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 29% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.
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 22%, 19%, 0%, 21% 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: #9CA3C9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 156, 163, 201;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#9CA3C9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 22%
M: 19%
Y: 0%
K: 21%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(156, 163, 201)
rgba(156, 163, 201, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9CA3C9?
#9CA3C9 is Light Slate Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 156, 163, 201. It has a hue of 231°, 29%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #9CA3C9?
The RGB color code for #9CA3C9 is rgb(156, 163, 201). This means it contains 156 red,
163 green, and 201 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Slate Gray (#9CA3C9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9CA3C9 in CSS?
You can use #9CA3C9 in CSS with:
background-color: #9CA3C9; or color: #9CA3C9; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 163, 201). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 19%, 0%, 21%.