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Light Slate Gray

#A88AA8

Light Slate Gray is a warm light color with the hex code #A88AA8. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 168, 138, 168 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 18%, 0%, 34% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Slate Gray Color Values

HEX
#A88AA8
RGB
168, 138, 168
HSL
300°, 15%, 60%
CMYK
0, 18, 0, 34

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Slate Gray sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 15% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Light Slate 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 Light Slate Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 18%, 0%, 34% 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 Light Slate Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A88AA8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 168, 138, 168;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A88AA8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 34%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(168, 138, 168)
rgba(168, 138, 168, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 300° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A88AA8?
#A88AA8 is Light Slate Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 168, 138, 168. It has a hue of 300°, 15% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A88AA8?
The RGB color code for #A88AA8 is rgb(168, 138, 168). This means it contains 168 red, 138 green, and 168 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Slate Gray (#A88AA8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A88AA8 in CSS?
You can use #A88AA8 in CSS with: background-color: #A88AA8; or color: #A88AA8; or as an RGB value: rgb(168, 138, 168). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 18%, 0%, 34%.

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