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Dark Gray

#B9ACAE

Dark Gray is a warm light color with the hex code #B9ACAE. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 185, 172, 174 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 7%, 6%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Gray Color Values

HEX
#B9ACAE
RGB
185, 172, 174
HSL
351°, 8%, 70%
CMYK
0, 7, 6, 27

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Gray sits at 351° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 8% saturation and 70% 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%, 7%, 6%, 27% 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: #B9ACAE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 172, 174;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B9ACAE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 7%
Y: 6%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(185, 172, 174)
rgba(185, 172, 174, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9ACAE?
#B9ACAE is Dark Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 185, 172, 174. It has a hue of 351°, 8% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B9ACAE?
The RGB color code for #B9ACAE is rgb(185, 172, 174). This means it contains 185 red, 172 green, and 174 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Gray (#B9ACAE) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B9ACAE in CSS?
You can use #B9ACAE in CSS with: background-color: #B9ACAE; or color: #B9ACAE; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 172, 174). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 7%, 6%, 27%.

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