Gray

The color #808080 is a gray that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 128, 128, 128 and HSL values of 0°, 0%, 50%.

Color Values for #808080

Below are the different color format representations for #808080. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#808080
RGB:
rgb(128,128,128) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,0%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 50%) Copied!

Color Composition of #808080

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #808080. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 50.2%
Green: 50.2%
Blue: 50.2%

Contrast Analysis for #808080

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #808080

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #808080

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #808080

The complementary color for #808080 is #808080. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #808080

The analogous colors for #808080 are #808080 and #808080. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #808080

The triadic colors for #808080 are #808080 and #808080. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #808080

These are the darker variations of #808080. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #666666 and #4D4D4D. This progression shows how #808080 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #808080

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #999999 and #B3B3B3. This progression shows how #808080. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #808080

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #808080. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #808080

Companies and brands that incorporate #808080 in their visual identity.

#808080 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #808080. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #808080 is a gray with RGB values of 128, 128, 128 and HSL values of 0°, 0%, 50%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #808080 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.