Dark Gray is a
cool light color with the hex code #B1A5C0.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
177, 165, 192 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 14%, 0%, 25% for print applications.
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Dark Gray
#B1A5C0
Dark Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #B1A5C0
- RGB
- 177, 165, 192
- HSL
- 267°, 18%, 70%
- CMYK
- 8, 14, 0, 25
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Gray sits at 267° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 18% 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%, 14%, 0%, 25% 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: #B1A5C0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 177, 165, 192;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B1A5C0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 8%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 25%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(177, 165, 192)
rgba(177, 165, 192, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B1A5C0?
#B1A5C0 is Dark Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 177, 165, 192. It has a hue of 267°, 18%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B1A5C0?
The RGB color code for #B1A5C0 is rgb(177, 165, 192). This means it contains 177 red,
165 green, and 192 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Gray (#B1A5C0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B1A5C0 in CSS?
You can use #B1A5C0 in CSS with:
background-color: #B1A5C0; or color: #B1A5C0; or as an RGB value: rgb(177, 165, 192). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 14%, 0%, 25%.