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Friar Gray

#7F827D

Friar Gray is a neutral medium color with the hex code #7F827D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 127, 130, 125 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 0%, 4%, 49% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Friar Gray color values

HEX
#7F827D
RGB
127, 130, 125
HSL
96°, 2%, 50%
CMYK
2, 0, 4, 49

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Friar Gray sits at 96° on the color wheel with 2% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Friar Gray is rendered as rgb(127, 130, 125), where the green channel leads at 130, with red and blue channels close behind. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Friar Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 2C 0M 4Y 49K. With a moderate key (49%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Friar Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7F827D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 127, 130, 125;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#7F827D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 2%
M: 0%
Y: 4%
K: 49%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(127, 130, 125)
rgba(127, 130, 125, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #7F827D?
#7F827D is Friar Gray, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 127, 130, 125. It has a hue of 96°, 2% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7F827D?
The RGB color code for #7F827D is rgb(127, 130, 125). This means it contains 127 red, 130 green, and 125 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Friar Gray a warm or cool color?
Friar Gray (#7F827D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #7F827D in CSS?
You can use #7F827D in CSS with: background-color: #7F827D; or color: #7F827D; or as an RGB value: rgb(127, 130, 125). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 0%, 4%, 49%.

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