Light Gray is a
cool light color with the hex code #D8E5F3.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
216, 229, 243 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 5% for print applications.
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Light Gray
#D8E5F3
Light Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #D8E5F3
- RGB
- 216, 229, 243
- HSL
- 211°, 53%, 90%
- CMYK
- 11, 6, 0, 5
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Gray sits at 211° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 53% saturation and 90% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, cool colors like Light Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Light Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 11%, 6%, 0%, 5% 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 Light Gray
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #D8E5F3;
--brand-primary-rgb: 216, 229, 243;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D8E5F3',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 11%
M: 6%
Y: 0%
K: 5%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(216, 229, 243)
rgba(216, 229, 243, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
16 brand s with colors near 211° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #D8E5F3?
#D8E5F3 is Light Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 216, 229, 243. It has a hue of 211°, 53%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #D8E5F3?
The RGB color code for #D8E5F3 is rgb(216, 229, 243). This means it contains 216 red,
229 green, and 243 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Gray (#D8E5F3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D8E5F3 in CSS?
You can use #D8E5F3 in CSS with:
background-color: #D8E5F3; or color: #D8E5F3; or as an RGB value: rgb(216, 229, 243). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 6%, 0%, 5%.