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Light Slate

#B3E5DD

Light Slate is a cool light color with the hex code #B3E5DD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 179, 229, 221 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 0%, 3%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Slate Color Values

HEX
#B3E5DD
RGB
179, 229, 221
HSL
170°, 49%, 80%
CMYK
22, 0, 3, 10

About this color

Light Slate sits at 170° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 49% saturation and 80% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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

When using Light Slate in print, the CMYK breakdown of 22%, 0%, 3%, 10% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Light Slate

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B3E5DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 229, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B3E5DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 22%
M: 0%
Y: 3%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(179, 229, 221)
rgba(179, 229, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

6 brand s with colors near 170° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3E5DD?
#B3E5DD is Light Slate, a cool light color with RGB values of 179, 229, 221. It has a hue of 170°, 49% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B3E5DD?
The RGB color code for #B3E5DD is rgb(179, 229, 221). This means it contains 179 red, 229 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Slate a warm or cool color?
Light Slate (#B3E5DD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B3E5DD in CSS?
You can use #B3E5DD in CSS with: background-color: #B3E5DD; or color: #B3E5DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 229, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 0%, 3%, 10%.