Gray (HTML/CSS gray) (#808080) color information

The hexidecimal color, #808080, is synonymous with "Gray (HTML/CSS gray)". This color is described as "generic gray". When people spot this color, Gray (HTML/CSS gray) (#808080), in branding, the following may come to mind: being transparent, glamorous, graceful, technology, and accessibility. Shades of "generic gray". typically aren't associated with agriculture. Oracle and Sony are two brands that use this color.

Breakdown of Gray (HTML/CSS gray) (#808080)

#808080 is made up of (128, 128, 128) in RGB colorspace and (0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 49.80) in CMYK colorspace. Its decimal value is 8421504 and the closest web-safe color code to it is #999999. White should be used ontop of #808080 to ensure the best legibility.

Here's a color conversion chart. It contains technical information about the hex color #808080. If you're a programmer, view the code snippets section for prepared language syntax.

hex #808080 luma #127.87
Websafe hex #999999 Black/white pairing White
rgb rgb(128, 128, 128) Adobe RGB (126.00, 125.00, 126.00)
rgb percent (%) rgb(50%, 50%, 50%) Closest named color Gray (HTML/CSS gray)
rgba rgba(128.0, 128.0, 128.0, 1.0) Hunter-Lab (45.83, 0.16, -0.18)
cmyk cmyk(0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 49.80) CIE-L*ab (52.95, 0.20, -0.23)
hsv hsv(0.00, 0.00, 50.00) CIE-L*Ch(ab) (52.95, 0.30, 311.01)
hsb hsb(0.00, 0.00, 50.00) CIE-L*uv (52.95, 0.12, -0.35)
RGB COMPOSITION
CMYK Composition

Compliments of #Gray (HTML/CSS gray) (#808080)

The Complimentary color scheme is made up of two colors. These two colors are opposite one another in the color spectrum. The first color is called the "base" #808080 and the second color is called the "compliment" #7f7f7f.

The Split Complimentary color scheme offers most of the contrast of the Complimentary Color scheme but without being as intense.

Split Complimentary Colors of #Gray (HTML/CSS gray) (#808080)

There are three colors that make up the Split Complimentary color scheme. The base color #808080 is paired with the two colors on either side of the compliment color #7f7f7f.

The Split Complimentary color scheme offers most of the contrast of the Complimentary Color scheme but without being as intense.

Triadic Colors of Gray (HTML/CSS gray) (#808080)

The Triadic color scheme is made up of three colors. When viewed on a color wheel, all three colors are spaced evenly (120°) apart.

This color scheme tends to produce colors that are quite vibrant, regardless of saturation.

Tetradic Colors of Gray (HTML/CSS gray) (#808080)

Fours colors make up the Tetradic color scheme. All four colors are spaced evenly (90°) apart when visualized on a color wheel.

Find balance between the warm and cold colors if you desire to use the Tetradic color scheme in your design.

Analagous Colors of Gray (HTML/CSS gray) (#808080)

The Analagous color scheme is made up of three colors. The three colors sit next to one another on the color wheel. The palette is made in similar fashion to how the Split Complimentary palette is made. However, the two secondary colors are adjacent to the base, not the compliment.

Analagous colors often appear in nature. If you're designing with the outdoors in mind, keep this color harmony at your disposal.

Tones of #808080

Tones are produced by blending #b0367d with gray

Gray (HTML/CSS gray) (#808080) Gradients

A color gradient may also be known as color progression or a color ramp. A gradient is the gradual transition of one color into another. This section showcases gradients featuring #808080 as the base color. The secondary colors come from the sections above.

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How #808080 looks in different atmospheres

Seeing #808080 on a computer or phone screen is much different than how it may appear in the real world. Shown here are 20 different environment types and how #808080 could potentially look inside each of them, given perfect conditions.

Named colors and Interior Paints close to Gray (HTML/CSS gray) (#808080)

Colors that have names have reached a point of status where they're more than just a hex code: they're real-world associated.

#808080 Might be precisely the color you're looking for. But, the colors below are a close match. What's better is that they're named colors, meaning chances are there's more information about them. If you feel like taking a slight deviation in hue, click a color below to learn about why it's so unique.

Programming Language Syntax for #808080

Here you can easily copy-and-paste formatted color code for use with your favorite programming/markup languages like HTML/CSS, Java, Objective-C, and GameMaker Language.

Language Syntax
HTML, CSS #808080
Java new Color(128, 128, 128);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 128, 128, 128);
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:128 green:128 blue:128 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(128f, 128f, 128f);
Swift UIColor(red:128, green:128, blue:128, alpha:1.00000)
GameMaker Language (GML) $808080
Python Color('#808080')

Base Conversions of hex color #808080

This useful chart contains technical information about the hexadecimal color #808080. For example, the direct decimal conversion is 8421504 while the individual RGB conversions are: rgb(128, 128, 128).

Red Green Blue
Binary 10000000 10000000 10000000
Hex 80 80 80
Octal 200 200 200
Decimal 128 128 128

Icons incorporating the color #808080

If you're considering using #808080 in a logo or design, you can quickly reference below to see how various symbols, icons, and emblems look.