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Grey

#7E7E81

Grey is a cool medium color with the hex code #7E7E81. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 126, 126, 129 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 49% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Grey Color Values

HEX
#7E7E81
RGB
126, 126, 129
HSL
240°, 1%, 50%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 49

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Grey sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 1% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Grey work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Grey in print, the CMYK breakdown of 2%, 2%, 0%, 49% 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 Grey

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7E7E81;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 126, 126, 129;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#7E7E81',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 2%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 49%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(126, 126, 129)
rgba(126, 126, 129, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E7E81?
#7E7E81 is Grey, a cool medium color with RGB values of 126, 126, 129. It has a hue of 240°, 1% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7E7E81?
The RGB color code for #7E7E81 is rgb(126, 126, 129). This means it contains 126 red, 126 green, and 129 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Grey a warm or cool color?
Grey (#7E7E81) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7E7E81 in CSS?
You can use #7E7E81 in CSS with: background-color: #7E7E81; or color: #7E7E81; or as an RGB value: rgb(126, 126, 129). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 2%, 0%, 49%.

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