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Discover the strength of slate

Slate fuses stone’s strength with refined gray undertones, forming a versatile neutral that radiates classic professionalism and modern elegance.

A closer look at the color slate

Slate, deeply rooted in architectural history as a staple in traditional building materials, symbolizes the enduring strength and natural beauty of metamorphic stone. Its cool, sophisticated tone evokes durability, resilience, and refined taste, making it a favored choice among designers and architects. Slate’s timeless quality bridges classic and contemporary aesthetics, creating an atmosphere of trust and competence in professional settings. Today, this versatile neutral is a cornerstone in modern design, frequently used to establish visual hierarchy and balance in interiors, branding, and digital interfaces.

Technically, slate is defined by precise color values that ensure consistent reproduction across media. The standard hexadecimal code for slate is #708090, delivering a balanced blend of blue-gray tones. In the RGB model, slate is represented by R:112, G:128, B:144, offering its signature cool tone. For print, designers rely on CMYK values of C:22%, M:11%, Y:0%, K:44% to achieve accurate results. Additionally, web designers utilize slate’s HSL coordinates of 210°, 13%, and 50% for detailed color manipulation, ensuring its sophisticated appeal endures across all applications.

Slate color values

HEX

#708090

CMYK

22, 11, 0, 44

RGB

112, 128, 144

HSL

210°, 13, 50

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