Gray Colors

Explore the elegant, neutral tones of gray to add sophistication and balance to your designs.

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Hex

#808080

RGB

128,128,128

HSB

0,0%,50%

HSL

0,0%,50%
Gray Presets

Pick palette settings

#808080
#D3D3D3
#404040
#36454F
#708090

What is Gray Color?

Gray color is a neutral, balanced hue that sits between black and white on the color spectrum. It ranges from light, almost white tones to deep, nearly black shades, offering a versatile palette for design. Gray colors are characterized by their neutrality, sophistication, and ability to complement other colors.

Classic Gray

#808080

Gray Colors on Digital Screens

Gray colors are defined by these color codes for consistent display across devices:

  • • Classic Gray: #808080 (RGB: 128, 128, 128)
  • • Light Gray: #D3D3D3 (RGB: 211, 211, 211)
  • • Dark Gray: #404040 (RGB: 64, 64, 64)
  • • Charcoal Gray: #36454F (RGB: 54, 69, 79)
  • • Silver Gray: #C0C0C0 (RGB: 192, 192, 192)
  • • Slate Gray: #708090 (RGB: 112, 128, 144)

Using Gray Colors in Design

Gray colors bring balance and sophistication to designs. Here are some tips for using gray colors effectively:

  • • Perfect for creating elegant, neutral backgrounds
  • • Ideal for professional, corporate, and minimalist designs
  • • Combine with vibrant accent colors to create balanced compositions
  • • Use different shades of gray to create depth and hierarchy
  • • Works well in typography, interfaces, and architectural design

Colors That Complement Gray

  • Blue
  • Yellow
  • Pink
  • Green
  • Purple

Gray Color Symbolism

Gray colors carry powerful symbolic associations:

Neutrality and balance, creating calm and stable atmospheres. Sophistication and professionalism, connecting to corporate and formal qualities. Timelessness and practicality, suggesting reliability and endurance. In design, gray colors are associated with modern aesthetics, professional environments, and minimalist approaches. The neutral quality of gray also makes it an excellent backdrop for highlighting other colors or elements.

Popular Gray Shades

Color Name Hex Code RGB
Classic Gray #808080 rgb(128, 128, 128)
Light Gray #D3D3D3 rgb(211, 211, 211)
Dark Gray #404040 rgb(64, 64, 64)
Charcoal Gray #36454F rgb(54, 69, 79)
Silver Gray #C0C0C0 rgb(192, 192, 192)
Slate Gray #708090 rgb(112, 128, 144)
Dark Silver Gray #A9A9A9 rgb(169, 169, 169)
Dim Gray #696969 rgb(105, 105, 105)

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