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Dark Gray

#9FACC6

Dark Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #9FACC6. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 159, 172, 198 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 13%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Gray Color Values

HEX
#9FACC6
RGB
159, 172, 198
HSL
220°, 25%, 70%
CMYK
20, 13, 0, 22

About this color

Dark Gray sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 25% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

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

When using Dark Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 20%, 13%, 0%, 22% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Dark Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9FACC6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 159, 172, 198;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9FACC6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 20%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(159, 172, 198)
rgba(159, 172, 198, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FACC6?
#9FACC6 is Dark Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 159, 172, 198. It has a hue of 220°, 25% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9FACC6?
The RGB color code for #9FACC6 is rgb(159, 172, 198). This means it contains 159 red, 172 green, and 198 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Gray (#9FACC6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9FACC6 in CSS?
You can use #9FACC6 in CSS with: background-color: #9FACC6; or color: #9FACC6; or as an RGB value: rgb(159, 172, 198). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 13%, 0%, 22%.