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Dark Gray

#AEA3AB

Dark Gray is a warm light color with the hex code #AEA3AB. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 174, 163, 171 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 6%, 2%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Gray Color Values

HEX
#AEA3AB
RGB
174, 163, 171
HSL
316°, 6%, 66%
CMYK
0, 6, 2, 32

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Gray sits at 316° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 6% saturation and 66% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Dark 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 Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 6%, 2%, 32% 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 Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AEA3AB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 174, 163, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AEA3AB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 6%
Y: 2%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(174, 163, 171)
rgba(174, 163, 171, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEA3AB?
#AEA3AB is Dark Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 174, 163, 171. It has a hue of 316°, 6% saturation, and 66% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AEA3AB?
The RGB color code for #AEA3AB is rgb(174, 163, 171). This means it contains 174 red, 163 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Gray (#AEA3AB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AEA3AB in CSS?
You can use #AEA3AB in CSS with: background-color: #AEA3AB; or color: #AEA3AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 163, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 6%, 2%, 32%.

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