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Grey

#7E827D

Grey is a neutral medium color with the hex code #7E827D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 126, 130, 125 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 0%, 4%, 49% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Grey Color Values

HEX
#7E827D
RGB
126, 130, 125
HSL
108°, 2%, 50%
CMYK
3, 0, 4, 49

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Grey sits at 108° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 2% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Grey work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Grey in print, the CMYK breakdown of 3%, 0%, 4%, 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: #7E827D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 126, 130, 125;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#7E827D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 3%
M: 0%
Y: 4%
K: 49%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(126, 130, 125)
rgba(126, 130, 125, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E827D?
#7E827D is Grey, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 126, 130, 125. It has a hue of 108°, 2% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7E827D?
The RGB color code for #7E827D is rgb(126, 130, 125). This means it contains 126 red, 130 green, and 125 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Grey a warm or cool color?
Grey (#7E827D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #7E827D in CSS?
You can use #7E827D in CSS with: background-color: #7E827D; or color: #7E827D; or as an RGB value: rgb(126, 130, 125). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 0%, 4%, 49%.

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