Light Gray is a
cool light color with the hex code #DFE1EC.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
223, 225, 236 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 5%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Light Gray
#DFE1EC
Light Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #DFE1EC
- RGB
- 223, 225, 236
- HSL
- 231°, 25%, 90%
- CMYK
- 6, 5, 0, 7
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Gray sits at 231° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 25% saturation and 90% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.
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 6%, 5%, 0%, 7% 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: #DFE1EC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 223, 225, 236;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#DFE1EC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 6%
M: 5%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(223, 225, 236)
rgba(223, 225, 236, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #DFE1EC?
#DFE1EC is Light Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 223, 225, 236. It has a hue of 231°, 25%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #DFE1EC?
The RGB color code for #DFE1EC is rgb(223, 225, 236). This means it contains 223 red,
225 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Gray (#DFE1EC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DFE1EC in CSS?
You can use #DFE1EC in CSS with:
background-color: #DFE1EC; or color: #DFE1EC; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 225, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 5%, 0%, 7%.