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Dark Gray

#B2B4B1

Dark Gray is a neutral light color with the hex code #B2B4B1. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 178, 180, 177 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 0%, 2%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Gray Color Values

HEX
#B2B4B1
RGB
178, 180, 177
HSL
100°, 2%, 70%
CMYK
1, 0, 2, 29

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Gray sits at 100° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 2% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, neutral colors like Dark Gray work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Dark Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 1%, 0%, 2%, 29% 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: #B2B4B1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 178, 180, 177;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B2B4B1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 0%
Y: 2%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(178, 180, 177)
rgba(178, 180, 177, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2B4B1?
#B2B4B1 is Dark Gray, a neutral light color with RGB values of 178, 180, 177. It has a hue of 100°, 2% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B2B4B1?
The RGB color code for #B2B4B1 is rgb(178, 180, 177). This means it contains 178 red, 180 green, and 177 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Gray (#B2B4B1) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B2B4B1 in CSS?
You can use #B2B4B1 in CSS with: background-color: #B2B4B1; or color: #B2B4B1; or as an RGB value: rgb(178, 180, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 0%, 2%, 29%.

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