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Philippine Gray

#A78B8C

Philippine Gray is a warm light color with the hex code #A78B8C. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 167, 139, 140 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 17%, 16%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Philippine Gray Color Values

HEX
#A78B8C
RGB
167, 139, 140
HSL
358°, 14%, 60%
CMYK
0, 17, 16, 35

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Philippine Gray sits at 358° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 14% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Philippine Gray work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Philippine Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 17%, 16%, 35% 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 Philippine Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A78B8C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 167, 139, 140;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A78B8C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 17%
Y: 16%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(167, 139, 140)
rgba(167, 139, 140, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A78B8C?
#A78B8C is Philippine Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 167, 139, 140. It has a hue of 358°, 14% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A78B8C?
The RGB color code for #A78B8C is rgb(167, 139, 140). This means it contains 167 red, 139 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Philippine Gray a warm or cool color?
Philippine Gray (#A78B8C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A78B8C in CSS?
You can use #A78B8C in CSS with: background-color: #A78B8C; or color: #A78B8C; or as an RGB value: rgb(167, 139, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 17%, 16%, 35%.

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