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Light Gray

#EAE1E8

Light Gray is a warm light color with the hex code #EAE1E8. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 234, 225, 232 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 1%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Gray Color Values

HEX
#EAE1E8
RGB
234, 225, 232
HSL
313°, 18%, 90%
CMYK
0, 4, 1, 8

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Gray sits at 313° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 18% 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%, 4%, 1%, 8% 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: #EAE1E8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 234, 225, 232;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#EAE1E8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 1%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(234, 225, 232)
rgba(234, 225, 232, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAE1E8?
#EAE1E8 is Light Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 234, 225, 232. It has a hue of 313°, 18% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EAE1E8?
The RGB color code for #EAE1E8 is rgb(234, 225, 232). This means it contains 234 red, 225 green, and 232 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Gray (#EAE1E8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EAE1E8 in CSS?
You can use #EAE1E8 in CSS with: background-color: #EAE1E8; or color: #EAE1E8; or as an RGB value: rgb(234, 225, 232). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 1%, 8%.

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