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Gray

#807E81

Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #807E81. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 128, 126, 129 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 2%, 0%, 49% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gray color values

HEX
#807E81
RGB
128, 126, 129
HSL
280°, 1%, 50%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 49

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gray sits at 280° on the color wheel with 1% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet 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, Gray is rendered as rgb(128, 126, 129), where the blue channel is highest at 129, though it sits close to the other channels. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 1C 2M 0Y 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 Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #807E81;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 128, 126, 129;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#807E81',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 49%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(128, 126, 129)
rgba(128, 126, 129, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #807E81?
#807E81 is Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 128, 126, 129. It has a hue of 280°, 1% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #807E81?
The RGB color code for #807E81 is rgb(128, 126, 129). This means it contains 128 red, 126 green, and 129 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gray a warm or cool color?
Gray (#807E81) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #807E81 in CSS?
You can use #807E81 in CSS with: background-color: #807E81; or color: #807E81; or as an RGB value: rgb(128, 126, 129). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 2%, 0%, 49%.

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