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Light Gray

#EFDCE3

Light Gray is a warm light color with the hex code #EFDCE3. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 239, 220, 227 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 8%, 5%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Gray Color Values

HEX
#EFDCE3
RGB
239, 220, 227
HSL
338°, 37%, 90%
CMYK
0, 8, 5, 6

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Gray sits at 338° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 37% saturation and 90% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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%, 8%, 5%, 6% 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: #EFDCE3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 239, 220, 227;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#EFDCE3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 8%
Y: 5%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(239, 220, 227)
rgba(239, 220, 227, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

6 brand s with colors near 338° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFDCE3?
#EFDCE3 is Light Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 239, 220, 227. It has a hue of 338°, 37% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EFDCE3?
The RGB color code for #EFDCE3 is rgb(239, 220, 227). This means it contains 239 red, 220 green, and 227 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Gray (#EFDCE3) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EFDCE3 in CSS?
You can use #EFDCE3 in CSS with: background-color: #EFDCE3; or color: #EFDCE3; or as an RGB value: rgb(239, 220, 227). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 8%, 5%, 6%.

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