Gull Gray

Q: How do I use #A5B4C0 in CSS?

You can use #A5B4C0 in CSS with: background-color: #A5B4C0; or color: #A5B4C0; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 180, 192). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 6%, 0%, 25%.

#A5B4C0

Gull Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #A5B4C0. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 165, 180, 192 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 6%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gull Gray color values

HEX: #A5B4C0
RGB: 165, 180, 192
HSL: 207°, 18%, 70%
CMYK: 14, 6, 0, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gull Gray sits at 207° on the color wheel with 18% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 18% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Gull Gray is rendered as rgb(165, 180, 192), where the blue channel is highest at 192, 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, Gull Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 14C 6M 0Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (14%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Gull Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A5B4C0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 165, 180, 192;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A5B4C0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 6%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(165, 180, 192)
rgba(165, 180, 192, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 207° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A5B4C0?

#A5B4C0 is Gull Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 165, 180, 192. It has a hue of 207°, 18% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A5B4C0?

The RGB color code for #A5B4C0 is rgb(165, 180, 192). This means it contains 165 red, 180 green, and 192 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gull Gray a warm or cool color?

Gull Gray (#A5B4C0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A5B4C0 in CSS?

You can use #A5B4C0 in CSS with: background-color: #A5B4C0; or color: #A5B4C0; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 180, 192). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 6%, 0%, 25%.