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Light Gray

#E9E2E7

Light Gray is a warm light color with the hex code #E9E2E7. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 233, 226, 231 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 1%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Gray Color Values

HEX
#E9E2E7
RGB
233, 226, 231
HSL
317°, 14%, 90%
CMYK
0, 3, 1, 9

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Gray sits at 317° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 14% saturation and 90% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Light 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 Light Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 3%, 1%, 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: #E9E2E7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 233, 226, 231;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E9E2E7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 1%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(233, 226, 231)
rgba(233, 226, 231, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E2E7?
#E9E2E7 is Light Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 233, 226, 231. It has a hue of 317°, 14% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E9E2E7?
The RGB color code for #E9E2E7 is rgb(233, 226, 231). This means it contains 233 red, 226 green, and 231 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Gray (#E9E2E7) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E9E2E7 in CSS?
You can use #E9E2E7 in CSS with: background-color: #E9E2E7; or color: #E9E2E7; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 226, 231). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 1%, 9%.

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