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Light Gray

#E8E2E9

Light Gray is a cool light color with the hex code #E8E2E9. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 232, 226, 233 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 0%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Gray Color Values

HEX
#E8E2E9
RGB
232, 226, 233
HSL
291°, 14%, 90%
CMYK
0, 3, 0, 9

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Gray sits at 291° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 14% 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 0%, 3%, 0%, 9% 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: #E8E2E9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 232, 226, 233;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E8E2E9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(232, 226, 233)
rgba(232, 226, 233, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E2E9?
#E8E2E9 is Light Gray, a cool light color with RGB values of 232, 226, 233. It has a hue of 291°, 14% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E8E2E9?
The RGB color code for #E8E2E9 is rgb(232, 226, 233). This means it contains 232 red, 226 green, and 233 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Gray (#E8E2E9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E8E2E9 in CSS?
You can use #E8E2E9 in CSS with: background-color: #E8E2E9; or color: #E8E2E9; or as an RGB value: rgb(232, 226, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 0%, 9%.

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