Gray is a medium, neutral shade in the gray color family, with a neutral feel. Its HEX code is #808080, which equals rgb(128, 128, 128) in RGB and hsl(0, 0%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y0 K50, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#808080 - RGB
128, 128, 128 - HSL
0°, 0%, 50% - CMYK
0, 0, 0, 50 - Family
Gray - Tone
Medium, neutral
About Gray
Gray shades are neutral and versatile. They provide calm backgrounds, readable text colors and borders, and let brighter accent colors stand out. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.32:1. Its complementary color is #808080.
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Gray color codes
| HEX | #808080 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(128, 128, 128) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 50%) |
| HSV | 0°, 0%, 50% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 0%, 50% |
| Decimal | 8421504 |
Shades and tints of Gray
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EAEAEA - 100
#D5D5D5 - 200
#C0C0C0 - 300
#AAAAAA - 400
#959595 - 500
#808080 - 600
#6B6B6B - 700
#555555 - 800
#404040 - 900
#2B2B2B - 950
#151515
Color harmonies for Gray
- Complementary
#808080≈ Warm Gray 50 - Analogous −30°
#808080≈ Warm Gray 50 - Analogous +30°
#808080≈ Warm Gray 50 - Triadic +120°
#808080≈ Warm Gray 50 - Triadic +240°
#808080≈ Warm Gray 50 - Split 150°
#808080≈ Warm Gray 50 - Split 210°
#808080≈ Warm Gray 50
Contrast and accessibility of Gray
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Gray | Aa | 3.95:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Gray | Aa | 5.32:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Gray
background-color: #808080;color: #808080;background-color: rgb(128, 128, 128);background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 50%);:root { --color-gray: #808080; }class="bg-[#808080]"Colors similar to Gray
- Warm Gray 50
#8B8074 - Cool Gray 50
#747E8B - Slate Gray
#708090 - Neutral Gray 55
#8C8C8C - Neutral Gray 45
#737373 - Cool Gray 55
#828B97 - Pewter
#8B8E92 - Warm Gray 55
#978C82 - Light Slate Gray
#778899 - Warm Gray 45
#7D7368 - Cool Gray 45
#68717D - Dusty Orange
#998066
More gray shades
- Gainsboro
#DCDCDC - Silver
#C0C0C0 - Dark Gray
#A9A9A9 - Slate Gray
#708090 - Dim Gray
#696969 - Light Gray
#D3D3D3 - Pewter
#8B8E92 - Ash Gray
#B2BEB5 - Graphite
#383838 - Onyx
#353839 - Ebony
#555D50
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Gray?
The HEX code for Gray is #808080.
What is the RGB value of Gray?
Gray has an RGB value of 128, 128, 128 (rgb(128, 128, 128)). In HSL it is 0°, 0%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Gray?
Use black text on Gray. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.95:1 and black text has 5.32:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Gray?
The complementary color of Gray is #808080. Analogous colors #808080 and #808080 also pair well.