All you need to know about Slate.
Find out what the color means and how you can pair it with other colors to achieve beautiful results.
Slate is named after a rock generally used for building and construction. Its natural hues differ, ranging from solid grey to containing undertones of blue, green, dark red, black, and even violet. However, it is often a medium-dark gray with a hint of blue.
The color Slate works well with almost any color due to its neutral character. You can combine it with other neutrals, such as beige and tan, or add bright accent colors like orange or yellow to create modern color palettes. Besides, pair it with blue or violet if you want to highlight its undertones of blue.
Slate hex code: #C0C2C9
Color conversion
HEX
#C0C2C9
RGB DECIMAL
192, 194, 201
RGB PERCENTAGE
0.8, 0.8, 0.8
HSL
226.7, 0.1, 0.8, 1.0
HSV
226.7, 0.0, 0.8
CMYK
0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.2
LAB
78.5, 0.6, -3.7
NUMBER
12632777
LUMINANCE
0.54
Suggested color combination with Slate
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