Dark Blue Gray is a
cool light color with the hex code #A687AB.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
166, 135, 171 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 21%, 0%, 33% for print applications.
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Dark Blue Gray
#A687AB
Dark Blue Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #A687AB
- RGB
- 166, 135, 171
- HSL
- 292°, 18%, 60%
- CMYK
- 3, 21, 0, 33
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Blue Gray sits at 292° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 18% 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 3%, 21%, 0%, 33% 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: #A687AB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 166, 135, 171;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A687AB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 3%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 33%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(166, 135, 171)
rgba(166, 135, 171, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A687AB?
#A687AB is Dark Blue Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 166, 135, 171. It has a hue of 292°, 18%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A687AB?
The RGB color code for #A687AB is rgb(166, 135, 171). This means it contains 166 red,
135 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#A687AB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A687AB in CSS?
You can use #A687AB in CSS with:
background-color: #A687AB; or color: #A687AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(166, 135, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 21%, 0%, 33%.