Dark Gray is a
warm light color with the hex code #C69FA0.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
198, 159, 160 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 20%, 19%, 22% for print applications.
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Dark Gray
#C69FA0
Dark Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #C69FA0
- RGB
- 198, 159, 160
- HSL
- 358°, 25%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 20, 19, 22
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Gray sits at 358° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 25% 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%, 20%, 19%, 22% 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: #C69FA0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 198, 159, 160;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C69FA0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 20%
Y: 19%
K: 22%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(198, 159, 160)
rgba(198, 159, 160, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C69FA0?
#C69FA0 is Dark Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 198, 159, 160. It has a hue of 358°, 25%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C69FA0?
The RGB color code for #C69FA0 is rgb(198, 159, 160). This means it contains 198 red,
159 green, and 160 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Gray (#C69FA0) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C69FA0 in CSS?
You can use #C69FA0 in CSS with:
background-color: #C69FA0; or color: #C69FA0; or as an RGB value: rgb(198, 159, 160). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 19%, 22%.