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Dark Gray

#AEA8BD

Dark Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #AEA8BD. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 174, 168, 189 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 11%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Gray Color Values

HEX
#AEA8BD
RGB
174, 168, 189
HSL
257°, 14%, 70%
CMYK
8, 11, 0, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Gray sits at 257° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 14% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, cool colors like Dark Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Dark Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 8%, 11%, 0%, 26% 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: #AEA8BD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 174, 168, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AEA8BD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 8%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(174, 168, 189)
rgba(174, 168, 189, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEA8BD?
#AEA8BD is Dark Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 174, 168, 189. It has a hue of 257°, 14% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AEA8BD?
The RGB color code for #AEA8BD is rgb(174, 168, 189). This means it contains 174 red, 168 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Gray (#AEA8BD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AEA8BD in CSS?
You can use #AEA8BD in CSS with: background-color: #AEA8BD; or color: #AEA8BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 168, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 11%, 0%, 26%.

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