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Gray Chateau

#A3AAAE aka “Apple Grey” by Apple

Gray Chateau is a cool light color with the hex code #A3AAAE. Also known as "Apple Grey" by Apple . This muted hue can be represented as RGB 163, 170, 174 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 2%, 0%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color. Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.

Gray Chateau color values

HEX
#A3AAAE
RGB
163, 170, 174
HSL
202°, 6%, 66%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 32

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gray Chateau sits at 202° on the color wheel with 6% saturation and 66% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Gray Chateau is rendered as rgb(163, 170, 174), where the blue channel is highest at 174, though it sits close to the other channels. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Gray Chateau translates to a CMYK breakdown of 6C 2M 0Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Apple Grey.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Gray Chateau

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A3AAAE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 163, 170, 174;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A3AAAE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 6%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(163, 170, 174)
rgba(163, 170, 174, 0.8)

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

Brands using Gray Chateau

1 brand uses this color in their identity

Apple

Technology • Rob Janoff

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A3AAAE?
#A3AAAE is Gray Chateau, a cool light color with RGB values of 163, 170, 174. It has a hue of 202°, 6% saturation, and 66% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A3AAAE?
The RGB color code for #A3AAAE is rgb(163, 170, 174). This means it contains 163 red, 170 green, and 174 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gray Chateau a warm or cool color?
Gray Chateau (#A3AAAE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A3AAAE in CSS?
You can use #A3AAAE in CSS with: background-color: #A3AAAE; or color: #A3AAAE; or as an RGB value: rgb(163, 170, 174). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 2%, 0%, 32%.

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