Dark Blue Gray is a
cool light color with the hex code #9F7CB6.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
159, 124, 182 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 32%, 0%, 29% for print applications.
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Dark Blue Gray
#9F7CB6
Dark Blue Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #9F7CB6
- RGB
- 159, 124, 182
- HSL
- 276°, 28%, 60%
- CMYK
- 13, 32, 0, 29
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Blue Gray sits at 276° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 28% 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 13%, 32%, 0%, 29% 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: #9F7CB6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 159, 124, 182;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#9F7CB6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 13%
M: 32%
Y: 0%
K: 29%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(159, 124, 182)
rgba(159, 124, 182, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9F7CB6?
#9F7CB6 is Dark Blue Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 159, 124, 182. It has a hue of 276°, 28%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #9F7CB6?
The RGB color code for #9F7CB6 is rgb(159, 124, 182). This means it contains 159 red,
124 green, and 182 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#9F7CB6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9F7CB6 in CSS?
You can use #9F7CB6 in CSS with:
background-color: #9F7CB6; or color: #9F7CB6; or as an RGB value: rgb(159, 124, 182). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 32%, 0%, 29%.