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Dark Gray

#BFA6BC

Dark Gray is a warm light color with the hex code #BFA6BC. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 191, 166, 188 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 13%, 2%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Gray Color Values

HEX
#BFA6BC
RGB
191, 166, 188
HSL
307°, 16%, 70%
CMYK
0, 13, 2, 25

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Gray sits at 307° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 16% 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%, 13%, 2%, 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: #BFA6BC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 191, 166, 188;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BFA6BC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 13%
Y: 2%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(191, 166, 188)
rgba(191, 166, 188, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 307° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFA6BC?
#BFA6BC is Dark Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 191, 166, 188. It has a hue of 307°, 16% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BFA6BC?
The RGB color code for #BFA6BC is rgb(191, 166, 188). This means it contains 191 red, 166 green, and 188 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Gray (#BFA6BC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BFA6BC in CSS?
You can use #BFA6BC in CSS with: background-color: #BFA6BC; or color: #BFA6BC; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 166, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 2%, 25%.

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