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Dark Blue Gray

#AB87AB

Dark Blue Gray is a warm light color with the hex code #AB87AB. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 171, 135, 171 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 21%, 0%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue Gray Color Values

HEX
#AB87AB
RGB
171, 135, 171
HSL
300°, 18%, 60%
CMYK
0, 21, 0, 33

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Blue Gray sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 18% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Dark Blue 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 Dark Blue Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 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: #AB87AB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 171, 135, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AB87AB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(171, 135, 171)
rgba(171, 135, 171, 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 #AB87AB?
#AB87AB is Dark Blue Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 171, 135, 171. It has a hue of 300°, 18% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AB87AB?
The RGB color code for #AB87AB is rgb(171, 135, 171). This means it contains 171 red, 135 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#AB87AB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AB87AB in CSS?
You can use #AB87AB in CSS with: background-color: #AB87AB; or color: #AB87AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 135, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 21%, 0%, 33%.

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