#808080

rgb(128, 128, 128)

About Gray

Gray sits between black and white. It's the color of clouds, concrete, and silver. Gray is neutral and balanced, working well with every other color.

History

Gray was the color of peasants who couldn't afford dyes. It later became associated with wisdom and age (gray hair). Gray suits became the uniform of business. Industrial cities made gray mean modern and urban.

Psychology

Gray feels calm, balanced, and professional. It doesn't trigger strong emotions, which can be good or bad. Light gray feels soft and gentle. Dark gray feels sophisticated and strong. Gray lets other colors shine.

Use Cases

Gray is perfect for backgrounds that don't compete with content. Tech companies use gray for interfaces because it's easy on the eyes. Gray suits mean professional and serious. Concrete gray feels modern and industrial.

Modern Times

Gray became the color of tech and startups. 'Greige' (gray-beige) took over interior design. Gray cars outsell most other colors. Fifty Shades made gray seem mysterious. Gray is now seen as elegant, not boring.

Color Values

RGB

128, 128, 128

HSL

NaN°, 0%, 50%

CMYK

0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.50

Luminance

0.216