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Dark Gray

#A3ABAE

Dark Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #A3ABAE. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 163, 171, 174 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 2%, 0%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Gray Color Values

HEX
#A3ABAE
RGB
163, 171, 174
HSL
196°, 6%, 66%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 32

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Gray sits at 196° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 6% saturation and 66% 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 6%, 2%, 0%, 32% 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 Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A3ABAE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 163, 171, 174;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A3ABAE',
}

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, 171, 174)
rgba(163, 171, 174, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3ABAE?
#A3ABAE is Dark Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 163, 171, 174. It has a hue of 196°, 6% saturation, and 66% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A3ABAE?
The RGB color code for #A3ABAE is rgb(163, 171, 174). This means it contains 163 red, 171 green, and 174 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Gray (#A3ABAE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A3ABAE in CSS?
You can use #A3ABAE in CSS with: background-color: #A3ABAE; or color: #A3ABAE; or as an RGB value: rgb(163, 171, 174). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 2%, 0%, 32%.

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