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Grey

#808080

Grey is a warm medium color with the hex code #808080. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 128, 128, 128 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 50% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Grey Color Values

HEX
#808080
RGB
128, 128, 128
HSL
0°, 0%, 50%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 50

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Grey sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 0% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Grey work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Grey in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 0%, 0%, 50% 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: #808080;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 128, 128, 128;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#808080',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 50%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(128, 128, 128)
rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #808080?
#808080 is Grey, a warm medium color with RGB values of 128, 128, 128. It has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #808080?
The RGB color code for #808080 is rgb(128, 128, 128). This means it contains 128 red, 128 green, and 128 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Grey a warm or cool color?
Grey (#808080) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #808080 in CSS?
You can use #808080 in CSS with: background-color: #808080; or color: #808080; or as an RGB value: rgb(128, 128, 128). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 0%, 50%.

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