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Light Gray

#F3D8DC

Light Gray is a warm light color with the hex code #F3D8DC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 243, 216, 220 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 11%, 9%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Gray Color Values

HEX
#F3D8DC
RGB
243, 216, 220
HSL
351°, 53%, 90%
CMYK
0, 11, 9, 5

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Gray sits at 351° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 53% 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%, 11%, 9%, 5% 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: #F3D8DC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 243, 216, 220;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F3D8DC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 11%
Y: 9%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(243, 216, 220)
rgba(243, 216, 220, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 351° on the color wheel

Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Tesla logo
Tesla

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3D8DC?
#F3D8DC is Light Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 243, 216, 220. It has a hue of 351°, 53% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F3D8DC?
The RGB color code for #F3D8DC is rgb(243, 216, 220). This means it contains 243 red, 216 green, and 220 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Gray (#F3D8DC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F3D8DC in CSS?
You can use #F3D8DC in CSS with: background-color: #F3D8DC; or color: #F3D8DC; or as an RGB value: rgb(243, 216, 220). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 11%, 9%, 5%.

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