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Light Gray

#D9E3F2

Light Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #D9E3F2. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 217, 227, 242 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Gray Color Values

HEX
#D9E3F2
RGB
217, 227, 242
HSL
216°, 49%, 90%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 5

About this color

Light Gray sits at 216° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 49% 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 10%, 6%, 0%, 5% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Light Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D9E3F2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 217, 227, 242;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D9E3F2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 10%
M: 6%
Y: 0%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(217, 227, 242)
rgba(217, 227, 242, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9E3F2?
#D9E3F2 is Light Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 217, 227, 242. It has a hue of 216°, 49% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D9E3F2?
The RGB color code for #D9E3F2 is rgb(217, 227, 242). This means it contains 217 red, 227 green, and 242 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Gray (#D9E3F2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D9E3F2 in CSS?
You can use #D9E3F2 in CSS with: background-color: #D9E3F2; or color: #D9E3F2; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 227, 242). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 6%, 0%, 5%.